Caterlink - Catering Assistant

Cater Link Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Catering Assistant for term-time only work in Ashford. This role involves food preparation and service within schools, offering a flexible schedule with no weekend work. Employees benefit from various development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food and snacks for students.
• Maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Providing hygienic and friendly service to customers.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Food Preparation

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 for 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 clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring for a Catering Assistant at Willesborough Infants, Ashford, to perform a variety of food production tasks along with food service in our schools. This role is working term-time only and has no weekends, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.

The Role

• £12.21 per hour
• 12.5 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 friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

Caterlink strives to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and fairness, with opportunities to grow.

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

Additional Information

There Are Many Advantages To Working For Us Including

• A blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform, offering savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more.
• Full access to our Wellbeing Services, including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, available free of charge to you and your family.
• You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme.