Job Title
Catering Assistant
Location
Cardiff, CF10
Pay Rate
£11.44 – £13.50/hr
Contract Type
Temp / Perm / Temp-to-Perm
Shift Patterns
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Start Date
Immediate
About the Catering Assistant Role in Cardiff
Cardiff's hospitality sector is one of Wales's fastest-growing industries, with its vibrant city centre packed with award-winning restaurants, luxury hotels, busy university catering operations, and a thriving events and conference scene. At the heart of every successful kitchen is a reliable Catering Assistant — the essential support that keeps service moving, guests satisfied, and head chefs focused on what they do best.
Team Staffing Agency has built a strong track record placing Catering Assistants across Cardiff CF10 and the surrounding postcode areas. We work with some of the city's most respected hospitality employers — from boutique bistros on St Mary Street to large conference facilities in the Bay — and our recruitment specialists understand exactly what these venues need. That means we can match you faster and more precisely than a generic job board ever could.
Whether you are seeking your first step into hospitality, returning after a career break, or looking for flexible temporary shifts that fit around your lifestyle, we have the Cardiff catering roles to match your situation. Our temporary hospitality staffing service means most candidates are placed within 24 to 48 hours of registering with us.
Key Responsibilities
As a Catering Assistant placed through Team Staffing Agency in Cardiff, your day-to-day duties will typically include the following, though exact tasks vary by venue type and shift:
Food Preparation
Chopping, peeling, portioning, and assembling ingredients under the direction of senior kitchen staff to meet service timelines.
Cleanliness & Hygiene
Maintaining kitchen workstations, washing equipment, cleaning surfaces, and upholding food safety standards at all times.
Stock Rotation
Checking delivery dates, organising refrigerated storage using FIFO principles, and reporting low stock levels to kitchen management.
Service Support
Plating dishes, restocking buffet stations, supporting front-of-house handovers, and assisting with banquet or event setups as required.
Compliance & Recording
Completing temperature logs, allergen checklists, and cleaning schedules in line with Food Standards Agency guidelines.
Team Collaboration
Working cohesively alongside chefs, porters, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth, efficient service in high-pressure environments.
What We Look For
Team Staffing Agency assesses every candidate on attitude and reliability as much as experience. For Catering Assistant roles in Cardiff CF10, we typically look for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities. Formal qualifications are welcome but never a barrier — we support candidates in obtaining Level 2 Food Hygiene certification where needed.
- → Punctual and dependable
- → Good physical stamina
- → Understanding of food hygiene basics
- → Strong attention to detail
- → Ability to work under pressure
- → Team-first mindset
- → Right to work in the UK
- → Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred)
Why Choose Cardiff for Your Catering Career?
Cardiff CF10 sits at the geographical and commercial heart of the Welsh capital. The postcode encompasses Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, St David's retail and leisure quarter, and the rapidly expanding Cardiff Bay waterfront — all locations with a constant, year-round demand for skilled hospitality professionals. Major sporting events, national concerts, and an ever-growing conference calendar mean Cardiff's catering sector rarely experiences a quiet period.
According to Visit Wales, tourism contributes over £6 billion annually to the Welsh economy, with Cardiff driving the largest share of hospitality spending. For Catering Assistants, this translates into abundant shift availability, competitive hourly rates, and genuine career progression routes into junior chef and kitchen supervisor positions.
Our local recruitment team understands Cardiff's hospitality landscape inside out. We know which venues demand early morning prep, which operate event-driven peak periods, and which employers are actively building permanent teams from temporary foundations. This insight gives every candidate registered with Team Staffing Agency a decisive advantage over candidates applying cold through job boards.
What You Gain Working with Team Staffing Agency
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Same-Day Placement
Most Cardiff catering candidates are offered shifts within 24 hours of registration. Urgent placements are fulfilled on the same working day through our pre-vetted candidate pool.
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Competitive, AWR-Compliant Pay
All placements are fully compliant with Agency Workers Regulations. After 12 qualifying weeks, you receive equal pay and conditions to directly employed counterparts.
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Temp-to-Perm Pathway
Test a venue before committing. Our temp-to-perm model lets you prove your value and transition into a permanent role when the time is right for both parties.
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Full Candidate Support
From CV advice and interview preparation through to post-placement check-ins, your dedicated recruitment consultant is with you at every stage — not just until you start your first shift.
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Flexible Shift Patterns
Days, evenings, split shifts, and weekend work available across Cardiff CF10. Tell us your preferred hours and we will match you to venues that accommodate your schedule.
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Career Progression
Catering Assistants placed through us frequently progress to Commis Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Head Chef training pathways. We actively support your development and recommend candidates for senior roles as they arise.
How to Apply — Three Simple Steps
Register Online or Call Us
Visit staffing-agency.co.uk and submit your details, or call our team directly on 020 3740 0201. The initial registration takes under five minutes and our consultants will contact you within the same working day.
Candidate Assessment
Your consultant will conduct a brief skills and availability assessment — no lengthy interview process, just a focused conversation to understand your experience, preferred shift patterns, and the type of Cardiff catering venue you would thrive in. Right to work documentation is verified at this stage.
Start Work
Once matched to a suitable Cardiff venue, you receive a placement confirmation, full shift briefing, and any venue-specific induction requirements. We handle all payroll, statutory deductions, and AWR compliance so you can focus entirely on the role.
Start Your Cardiff Catering Career Today
Cardiff's hospitality industry is growing — and it needs talented, motivated Catering Assistants to keep pace with its ambitions. From intimate neighbourhood restaurants in Pontcanna to high-volume catering at the Principality Stadium, the variety of roles available in CF10 and across the city means there is genuinely something for every level of experience and lifestyle requirement.
Team Staffing Agency is not simply a job board — we are an active partner in your career. Our recruitment consultants have first-hand knowledge of Cardiff's hospitality market, genuine relationships with hiring managers across the city, and a proven process that gets motivated candidates into the right roles within days, not weeks. We also place catering staff across many other UK cities, so if your circumstances change, we are well-placed to support your next move wherever it takes you. Explore our full UK hospitality staffing service or visit our About Us page to learn more about who we are.
If you are ready to take the next step, register today and one of our Cardiff hospitality specialists will be in touch within hours. Your next catering role is closer than you think.