Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Catering Assistant

Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire

Contract Type: Flexible / Temporary (Contract Catering)

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Join the Team with Blue Arrow

Blue Arrow is currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to support a range of contract catering sites in and around Newark. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in delivering excellent food service, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

As part of the Blue Arrow team, you will play an important role in supporting busy catering operations across workplaces, education settings, and other professional environments. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards of service and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as sandwich making, salad preparation, and portioning
• Serving food and beverages to customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas in line with food safety standards
• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Supporting chefs and kitchen teams during busy service periods
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed

What We're Looking For

• Previous catering, kitchen, or food service experience is desirable but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong reliability and timekeeping
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards

Why Work with Blue Arrow

• Opportunities across a variety of reputable contract catering sites
• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support from the Blue Arrow team
• Opportunities to gain further experience within the hospitality and catering sector

Whether you are looking for regular work or flexible shifts, Blue Arrow can help you find the right opportunity within a supportive and professional environment.

Apply today to start your journey with Blue Arrow and become part of a team that keeps great catering services moving forward.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.