Caterlink - Relief Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the education catering sector is seeking a Relief Catering Assistant. This flexible role, term-time only, offers a chance to support site-based teams in delivering high-quality food solutions. You'll assist in food preparation, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and provide excellent customer service. Join a company dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where your contributions will make a real impact on the welfare of students and staff alike.

Benefits

Employee Discount Platform

Access to Wellbeing Services

Potential Pension Scheme

Blended Learning Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food and snacks while ensuring hygiene standards.
• Provide friendly service and maintain cleanliness in all areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

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 for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, complemented by our commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting site-based teams.

Job Description

We are hiring a Relief Catering Assistant on a fixed-term contract to provide cover in Basingstoke, supporting our existing site-based teams. This role is term-time only with no weekends, offering great flexibility.

This position is mobile-based, so you will need your own transport.

The role includes:

• £12.21 per hour
• 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only – 38 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of tasty food and snacks
• Ensuring compliance with Caterlink's 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, integrity, and fairness, and has 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:

• Access to a blended learning program, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training to support your development
• Employee Discount Platform offering 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, free for you and your family
• Potential eligibility to join our Pension scheme