Catering Assistant

Caterlink LTD; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catering Assistant at Parklands Primary School. This role offers a unique opportunity to work during term-time only, providing essential food services to students while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer service. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion, with access to training programs and wellbeing services to support your growth. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service is preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and snacks to students.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to customers.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

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" is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on our promises to clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

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

The role includes:

1. £12.21 per hour
2. 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
3. Term-time only – 38 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of tasty food and snacks and serving on tills/counters
• Complying with Caterlink Health and Safety and Food Safety standards and procedures
• Keeping the kitchen, counter, and restaurant areas clean and tidy
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

Caterlink strives to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and has opportunities to grow. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.

Additional Information

Working for us offers many advantages, including:

• A blended learning program that may include formal qualifications such as apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• 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 the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, available free of charge for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.