Caterlink - Catering Assistant

Cater Link Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at The Ridgeway Primary in Reading. This role offers a flexible schedule, working term-time only, with no weekends required. You will play a vital role in food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while providing excellent customer service. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, this opportunity allows you to grow within a supportive team. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of students through fresh food solutions.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Blended Learning Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in catering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food and snacks for students.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Cleanliness Maintenance

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" underpins our success and growth in the market, alongside our commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Catering Assistant at The Ridgeway Primary, Reading, to perform a variety of food production tasks and food service in our schools. This role is term-time only and does not include weekends, making it ideal for those seeking flexibility.

The role includes:

• £12.21 per hour
• 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only – 38 weeks per year, plus 3 compulsory cleaning days (total 193 days)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of tasty food and snacks
• Ensuring compliance with Caterlink Health and Safety and Food Safety standards and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, counter, and restaurant areas
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers
• Representing Caterlink and maintaining a positive brand image

Caterlink is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and has opportunities for growth. We value integrity, fairness, and respect for all team members.

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

Additional Information

Working with us offers many benefits, including:

• A blended learning programme that may include 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 destinations, family days out, and more
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits, available free of charge for you and your family
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme