Caterlink - Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catering Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in providing delicious meals to students at Southam College. This term-time only position offers flexibility, allowing you to work Monday to Friday without weekends. You'll assist in food preparation, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and deliver exceptional service to customers. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth through blended learning programs and access to wellbeing services. Make a difference in the lives of students while enjoying a rewarding career in catering.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing tasty food and snacks for students.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certification

Basic Cooking Skills

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, 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 Southam College, Southam, 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
• 16 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Term-time only – 38 weeks per year

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 in 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 creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and fairness, with opportunities to grow.

We prioritize 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 with 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 to you and your family free of charge
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme