Catering assistant

WSH Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink in Paignton, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join our team. You will assist with food preparation, ensure timely delivery of meals to secondary school locations, and maintain high standards of hygiene and service.

The role is term-time only, operates 15 hours weekly from 10:00–13:00, Monday to Friday, and requires DBS disclosure. You will work collaboratively with school-site teams and represent our brand professionally.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Food Safety standards and practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure as required for this sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality food and snacks in compliance with established recipes and standards.
• Transport food and catering supplies safely and efficiently to designated service locations using your own vehicle.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen, counter, and service areas at all times.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by serving meals and interacting professionally with all customers.
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations, Food Safety standards, and company procedures.
• Perform vehicle maintenance checks and ensure your vehicle is in safe, roadworthy condition.
• Manage time effectively to meet delivery schedules and service deadlines.
• Represent our organization positively and uphold our brand values in all interactions.
• Support team members in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
• Report any safety concerns or issues promptly to management.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

DBS check

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 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 the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dynamic team in Paignton, United Kingdom. In this role, you will play a vital part in our catering operations by assisting with food preparation and ensuring timely delivery of meals to serve meals at a second school locations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, customer-focused, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality food and snacks in compliance with established recipes and standards
• Transport food and catering supplies safely and efficiently to designated service locations using your own vehicle
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen, counter, and service areas at all times
• Deliver exceptional customer service by serving meals and interacting professionally with all customers
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations, Food Safety standards, and company procedures
• Perform vehicle maintenance checks and ensure your vehicle is in safe, roadworthy condition
• Manage time effectively to meet delivery schedules and service deadlines
• Represent our organization positively and uphold our brand values in all interactions
• Support team members in a collaborative and inclusive manner
• Report any safety concerns or issues promptly to management

Qualifications

**Required:**

• Knowledge of Food Safety standards and practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Reliability and punctuality
• Enhanced DBS disclosure (as required for this sector)

**Preferred:**

• Previous experience in catering, food service, or hospitality
• Food Safety certification or Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Experience with meal preparation and kitchen operations
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Additional Information

This role is for 15 10am -1pm Monday to Friday term time only