Catering Assistant - Romford

Caterlink Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering services company is hiring a Catering Assistant at Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy. This term-time only role involves preparing food, maintaining safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal for those seeking flexibility, the position offers 12.21 per hour for 16 hours a week, with no weekend work. Join a team that values diversity and offers developmental opportunities, employee discounts, and wellness services.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service is advantageous.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in a kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food and snacks.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to customers.
• Represent the company positively at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and safety compliance

Customer service

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

We are hiring for a catering assistant at Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy 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 so is great for those looking for flexibility.

Salary and Working Hours:

• 12.21 per hour
• 16 hours per week working Monday - Friday
• Term-time only - working 38 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.

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.

Benefits and Development:

• You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
• You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme