Caterlink - Assistant Chef on 22.5 hours a week

Caterlink LTD; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Assistant Chef to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the nutritional well-being of students by preparing delicious and healthy meals. The ideal candidate will be organized, hardworking, and passionate about maintaining high food quality and safety standards. With a commitment to a great work/life balance, this position operates during term time only, allowing for evenings and weekends free. Join a company that values diversity and offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing meals to required standards.
• Uphold the company's reputation for excellent food and service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Caterlink - Assistant Chef on 22.5 hours a week

• Part-time
• Employment Type: Fixed Term - Term Time

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

We are looking for an Assistant Chef who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. We seek an organized, hardworking, and passionate individual to ensure that food quality, presentation, and service meet the required standards. The candidate should be passionate about delivering efficient service to students while maintaining excellent customer service and high food safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals to the required standard. You will also ensure the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is upheld, briefing kitchen teams on menus and service, continuously applying all food safety and health and safety procedures, and carrying out company bookwork.

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

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

Benefits of working with us include:

• A blended learning program with formal qualifications, Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance with term-time only hours and no weekends.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services available free of charge for you and your family.
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme.