Caterlink - Assistant Chef

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking an Assistant Chef dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious meals for students. This role emphasizes the importance of food quality, presentation, and service, ensuring that high standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values growth and inclusivity, making a significant impact on the well-being of future generations. With a focus on work-life balance and professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for Blended Learning

Term-time Only Work

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Potential Pension Scheme Eligibility

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cooking, gained through experience in various settings.
• Strong commitment to food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, and cooking of meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Schools, Cafes, or Restaurants

Job description

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Company Overview

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 our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Chef who is passionate about providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. The ideal candidate should be organized, hardworking, and dedicated to ensuring food quality, presentation, and service meet the required standards. A commitment to delivering efficient service, maintaining excellent customer service, and upholding high food safety standards is essential.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, preparation, and cooking of meals, ensuring the company's reputation for excellent food and service is maintained. Additional tasks involve briefing kitchen teams on menus and service, ensuring continuous compliance with food safety and health and safety procedures, and managing company documentation.

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

We strive to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.

Working Hours

Hours of work are until , hours a week.

Qualifications

A passion for food and cooking, gained through experience in schools, cafes, or restaurants.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us include:

• Opportunities for blended learning, including formal qualifications like Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, promoting a great work/life balance.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services available free of charge.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.