Casual Catering Assistant

Caterplus – Food That Feels Like Home Join our catering team at Pineapple Place . Real food. Real comfort. Real connection. That’s what we do every day at Caterplus. We cook fresh, honest meals that bring people together in over-55 communities across the UK. Food that means something — not just something on a plate. If you care about food, people, and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.

Because we don’t just serve meals. We create moments. Caterplus is part of Elior UK — giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses. At Elior, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).

Working pattern: As and when required to cover holidays and sickness Salary: £13.45 per hour Job ID: 7039 What you’ll be serving up… As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the day-to-day operations across various areas of the business. From helping with basic tasks to assisting during busy periods or special events, you’ll bring flexibility, energy, and a team-first attitude to every shift.

Assist with general duties such as cleaning, restocking, packing, or basic prep work Support staff in areas like kitchen, service, deliveries, or event setup Maintain a clean and organised workspace, following hygiene and safety guidelines Help with receiving and storing deliveries, checking stock and supplies Be available to assist with ad hoc tasks across departments Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth operations Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks promptly and professionally The ingredients you'll bring...

A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic Ability to work well as part of a team and follow direction Good communication and basic organisational skills Flexibility to take on a range of physical and hands-on tasks A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn What's on the menu for you… At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive .

Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us: Free meals on shift Flexible working opportunities Training, development and career progression opportunities Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday Fancy being part of the recipe? At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive. Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!