General Catering Assistant

CATERLINK UK LTD; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in catering for the education sector, serving over a million meals weekly. This role involves assisting in food service and maintaining high hygiene standards while working as part of a supportive team. You'll receive comprehensive training from day one, including essential courses on food safety and allergens. If you have a passion for customer service and a can-do attitude, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a nurturing environment that values togetherness and pride in work.

Benefits

Training and Development

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience preferable but not essential.
• Training provided includes Food Hygiene level 2 and allergens training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Catering Supervisors and Chef Managers in food service.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in food handling.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Stock Control

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Company 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 more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

Salary: £11.44 per hour. 10 hours per week. Shifts are 12.15pm-2.15pm and 12.00pm-2.00pm.

Location: Waterhead Academy

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a 'can do' attitude.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training, and fire safety. We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values:

Togetherness

• Ability to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

• Keen to learn on the job

Pride

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach

Planet

• Hygienic approach and manner

Qualifications

Previous catering experience preferable but not essential.

Additional Information

Term-time only. Applicant will need to submit enhanced DBS application.