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Catering Assistant
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Organisation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Matthew Project
Job Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Catering Assistant
Line Manager:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Skills Development Manager
Starting Salary:                             £13,218 (pro rata of £24,455 per annum)
Hours of Work:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 20 hours per week flexibly to include rotational weekend cover.
Contract:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12-month Fixed Term Contract
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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.
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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.
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You will be an integral part of the services support team and will be responsible for the production and service of meals and refreshments. You will also coordinate volunteers and support the facilitation of taught sessions in the kitchen.
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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 Norfolk giving help and hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs and alcohol.
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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.
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How to Apply
Please click on this link, which will take you directly to our application form - Catering Assistant – Fill in 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.
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Closing Date for applications:Â 12.00pm (noon) on Wednesday 5th August 2026.
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026 at our Norwich office, 70-80 Oak Street, NR3 3AQ.