Caterlink - Catering Assistant

Caterlink LTD; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing fresh food solutions in the education sector. As a Catering Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering quality meals to students while enjoying flexible working hours during term time. This position offers the chance to develop your skills through a blended learning program, ensuring you grow both personally and professionally. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and promotes a positive work environment. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service in a school environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing tasty food and snacks for students.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Provide friendly and hygienic service to customers.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certification

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 to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" forms the foundation of our success and growth, coupled with a commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Assistant at Redwood Primary School, SInfin, Derby, to perform a variety of food production tasks and food service in our schools. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The role includes:

• £12.21 per hour
• 10 hours per week, Monday to 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 clean and tidy
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

Caterlink strives to create 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 required for this role.

Additional Information

Benefits of working with us include:

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