Caterlink - Catering Assistant

Caterlink; Darwen; On-site; GBP 8,700 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning program

Employee discounts

Wellbeing services

Pensions

Job summary

Caterlink, a catering partner for Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, is hiring a Catering Assistant to support in-school dining. The role covers food preparation and frontline service across term-time only weeks.

Expect 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekend free; the position offers a stable schedule and opportunities for training within a busy education environment.

Qualifications

• Term-time only role with 38 weeks per year.
• No weekends; suitable for those seeking a weekday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tasty food and snacks.
• Comply with Caterlink Health and Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Customer service

Job 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 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.

Job Description

We are hiring for a Catering Assistant at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwento 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.

The role:

• £12.71per hour
• 20hours 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 committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us including:

• 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 Programand 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 Pensionscheme

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