Caterlink - Assistant Chef

Cater Link Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing nutritious meals for the education sector. As an Assistant Chef, you will play a vital role in preparing delicious and balanced meals for students while ensuring high standards of food safety and customer service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of future generations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every individual is respected and has the chance to grow. If you are organized, hardworking, and passionate about food quality, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high standards in food quality and presentation.
• Committed to delivering efficient service and ensuring food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and cooking meals to required standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health procedures.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Customer Service

Meal Preparation

Organizational Skills

Job description

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 to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, driven by a commitment to fulfill our promises to clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Chef dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. The ideal candidate will be organized, hardworking, and passionate about maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, and service. You should be committed to delivering efficient service to students, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining high food safety standards.

Working 25 hours per week during term time only, at a rate of £13.21 per hour.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals to the required standard, 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 promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and has opportunities for growth and development.