Catering Assistant

Cater Link Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their team at Parklands Primary School. This part-time role offers flexibility, focusing on food preparation and service during term time. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while providing excellent service to students and staff. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills. Join a team that values quality and community engagement in the education sector.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Potential Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food and snack preparation and serving.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Cleanliness Maintenance

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Company 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 for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Assistant at Parklands Primary School, Northampton, to perform food production tasks and food service in our schools. This role is term-time only with no weekends, ideal for those seeking flexibility.

The Role

• £12.21 per hour
• 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only – 38 weeks

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting in food and snack preparation and serving on tills/counters
• Ensuring compliance with Caterlink Health and Safety and Food Safety standards
• Maintaining cleanliness in kitchen, counter, and restaurant areas
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

Caterlink values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a respectful environment where everyone has opportunities to grow. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Additional Benefits

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, training, and development
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services