Kitchen Assistant - Sullivan Upper School - Hollywood

Caterlink; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing services (EAP & Virtual GP)

Pensions scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Sullivan Upper School in Hollywood. The role is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, from 7:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday. The position offers training, a competitive rate of £13.45 per hour, and a chance to join a supportive catering team serving students and staff.

Experience is beneficial but not essential; full training will be provided. This is a great fit for someone seeking stable hours that fit around family life while contributing to a

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Reliability and a willingness to learn are important.
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Keep kitchen, dining and service areas clean and tidy.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support the catering team in day-to-day kitchen operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Sullivan Upper School - Hollywood

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent - Term Time

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.

£13.45 per hour | 32.5 hours per week | Term-Time Only

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around family life and offers a great work-life balance? We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Sullivan Upper School.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment. Previous catering experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working Hours

• 32.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Term-time only (35weeks per year, plusholiday pay, paid over 12 months)
• Potential weekend overtime available during sports season

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the preparation and service of nutritious meals and snacks for pupils and staff while helping to maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and snacks
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety
• Keeping kitchen, dining and service areas clean and tidy
• Providing a friendly and efficient service to pupils, staff and visitors
• Supporting the catering team in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Promoting a positive and professional image of the catering service

What We’re Looking For

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and a willingness to learn
• Previous catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential
• A commitment to excellent customer service and food safety standards

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45
• Full training and ongoing support
• Friendly and supportive team environment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect and has the opportunity to develop and succeed.

Safeguarding Statement

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Access NI disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment.

There are many advantages to working for us including:

• You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Programand Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
• You may be eligible to join our Pensionscheme