Catering Assistant

Cater Link Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant for a role at Northwood Secondary School. This position offers the unique opportunity to work term-time only, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. You will be responsible for food preparation, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing exceptional service to students and staff. Join a company committed to fresh food solutions and a supportive work environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion. This role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying the flexibility of term-time work.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience in food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing tasty food and snacks.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and service areas.
• Provide friendly and hygienic service to customers.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Hygiene Standards

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. The company caters to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” underpins our success and growth, along with a commitment to fulfilling our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Assistant at Northwood Secondary School to perform a variety of food production and service tasks in our schools. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The role includes:

1. £12.21 per hour
2. 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
3. Term-time only – working 195 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of tasty food and snacks
• Complying with Caterlink Health and Safety and Food Safety standards and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, counter, and restaurant areas
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

Caterlink is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Online knowledge centre training

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• A blended learning program including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, for you and your family
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme