Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Exeter is seeking a Catering Assistant for Ladysmith Junior School. The role offers flexible term-time hours with no weekends, ideal for individuals seeking a balance between work and personal life. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation for children, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas, whilst adhering to health and safety standards. The company also provides opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services access

Potential Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in meal preparation for children.
• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferable.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Manager with preparing lunch for children.
• Help serve and clean the dining hall.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Provide a friendly and hygienic service to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to hygiene

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Catering Assistant at Ladysmith Junior School in Exeter to assist our Catering Manager provide meal service in our schools. This role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility.

The role:

• £12.21 per hour
• 12.5/15 hours per week working Monday – Friday
• Term-time only – working 38 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To Assist the Catering Manager with preparing lunch for 60/70 children
• To help serve and clean the dining hall.
• 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 Program and 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 Pension scheme