Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools . We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact .
About the role
Job Title: Catering Assistant
School Location: Burnage Ln, Manchester, M19 1ER
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shifts & Working hours: 11am-2pm (15 hours per week)
Working Weeks: 37 weeks per year (term time only)
Pay Details: £7,816.65 per Annum
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
- Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
- Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
- Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. But don’t worry if that’s not you—we’re not just in the business of making school food; we’re here to make good food that our clients and customers love!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Work close to home with daytime hours—weekends and evenings free.
- Enjoy all school holidays off for fantastic work-life balance.
- Receive a free meal on shift.
- Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
- Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
- Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you!?
A short kitchen visit and interview will be required for this role.
IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for. ?
We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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