Catering Assistant

Job Title:                                         Catering Assistant

Line Manager:                               Hospitality, Skills and Employability Lead

Starting Salary:                             Pro rata of £23,493 per annum

Hours of Work:                              Part time - 20 hours per week flexibly to include

rotational weekend cover.

Contract:                                         12-month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced caterer with a passion for food and people?

If you wish to make a difference and support a charity with a strong mission, we would love to hear from you.

The Matthew Project is a value driven charity working across Norfolk giving help and hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs and alcohol.

We have an exciting part-time opportunity to join the Matthew Project as a Catering Assistant based at our award-winning Next Steps centre in Norwich.

The post holder will be an integral part of the recovery support team and will be responsible for the production and service of meals and refreshments. They will also coordinate volunteers in the kitchen and support the facilitation of taught sessions in the kitchen.

Duties will include:

• Maintaining outstanding levels of customer service.

• Following Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.

• Menu planning and sourcing ingredients.

• Maintaining standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene of the premises and kitchen in all food storage, preparation and service areas.

·       Recording of stock and ensuring kitchen appliances are fit for purpose.

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The Matthew Project is a value driven charity working across East Anglia giving help and hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, of any faith or none.

The role will require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment.

How to Apply

Please click the link below which will take you to our application form - Catering Assistant – Fill out form

If you require a paper version of the application form and job description, please telephone us on 01603 626123 or email [email protected] ensuring you provide your name and postal address.

Closing Date for applications: 12.00pm (noon) on Wednesday 4^th March 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12^th March 2026 at our Norwich office, 70-80 Oak Street, NR3 3AQ