Caterlink - Catering Assistant

Caterlink; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a Catering Assistant for term-time roles across multiple schools in Maidstone. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates will enjoy benefits such as formal training opportunities and discounts through the Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services access

Potential Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to comply with health and safety standards.
• Friendly demeanor and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tasty food and snacks.
• Maintain a clean kitchen, counter, and restaurant areas.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to customers.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

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Caterlink - Catering Assistant, Maidstone

Client: Caterlink

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring for a Group Catering Assistant working between Cornwallis Academy, Tiger Primary, and New Line Academy to perform a variety of food production tasks along with food service in our schools. This role is working term-time only and no weekends, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.

The role includes:

• £12.21 per hour
• 16 hours per week, Monday – Friday (minimum hours, overtime required regularly), between 9.30am and 2.45pm
• Term-time only – 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 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 is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities to grow.

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

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job development
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out
• Full access to Wellbeing Services including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme