Posted September 24, 2026 · Closes November 3, 2026
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Job Description
G4S Facilities Management provides catering and facilities services across a wide range of organisations, supporting safe, efficient and welcoming environments. G4S works with schools and other clients to deliver reliable services that meet high standards of quality, hygiene and customer care.
The company provides opportunities for employees to develop their skills through training, career progression and a supportive working environment.
Role Overview
As a Catering Assistant – Term Time at G4S, the successful candidate will join the catering team supporting Royal Wootton Bassett School in the North Wiltshire Schools area.
The role is ideal for a friendly, reliable and organised individual looking for permanent work that fits around school hours. The Catering Assistant will help prepare food, serve students and staff, operate cashless catering tills and maintain excellent hygiene standards across kitchen and restaurant areas.
The position is a multi-site role covering three local school sites, with travel expenses reimbursed when travel between sites is required. Additional work on teacher training days and outside events may also be available and will be fully paid.
Key Responsibilities as Catering Assistant
- Prepare cold snack items such as sandwiches, rolls and baguettes
- Prepare cakes and biscuits for sale
- Assist the Chef Manager with menu preparation
- Serve food and refreshments to students and staff
- Operate tills and process transactions using cashless catering systems
- Complete till or loader cashing-up duties when required
- Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and restaurant areas
- Follow G4S food safety, hygiene and operating procedures
- Complete required registration and catering paperwork
- Support catering activities during teacher training days and outside events
- Provide cover across three local school sites when required
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain excellent service standards
- Support the wider catering team with daily operational duties
Working Pattern & Pay
- Pay: £12.71 per hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 23.75 hours per week
- Working pattern: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 10:00am–2:45pm
- Term: Term-time working
- Location: Royal Wootton Bassett School, SN4 7HG
- Area: North Wiltshire Schools, Swindon
- Work location: Multi-site role covering three local school sites
- Travel: Expenses reimbursed when travelling between the three sites
- Job category: Facilities Management
- Job ID: 10819
Start a Career With G4S
Joining G4S provides an opportunity to develop catering and facilities management skills within a professional school environment. The Catering Assistant – Term Time position offers regular weekday hours during school terms, making it suitable for someone seeking a structured working pattern.
The successful candidate will gain experience in food preparation, customer service, cashless catering, food hygiene and day-to-day catering operations while working alongside an experienced G4S team.
Apply now to become a Catering Assistant with G4S and help deliver friendly, hygienic and reliable catering services to students and staff across the North Wiltshire Schools.
Requirements
- Basic awareness of food safety and hygiene procedures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly and approachable manner Reliable and well-organised approach to work Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work independently when required Adaptable approach to changing operational requirements Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene Willingness to work across multiple school locations when required
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme with employer contributions G4S Life Assurance Scheme Subsidised healthcare plan Training and professional development opportunities Career progression support Refer A Friend incentives Confidential counselling services 24/7 specialist health and medical support Access to SPARK employee support Discounts on high-street shops and leading brands Retail and travel discounts Opportunities to support charitable initiatives through Match-IT and Payroll Giving Supportive and collaborative working environment
You will be taken to the employer's own website to complete your application.
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