Relief Catering Assistant - Blackpool

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

Job summary

A UK-based catering service is seeking a Relief Catering Assistant to support site-based teams in Blackpool. This term-time position offers flexibility with hours from Monday to Friday, totaling 20 hours weekly. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires own transport and is based primarily at St John Vianney Primary School. A commitment to safeguarding is essential, and relevant DBS checks will be conducted.

Benefits

Blended learning program with qualifications

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services including virtual GP

Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Assisting in the preparation of tasty food and snacks.
• Complying with Health and Safety standards.
• Providing a friendly, hygienic service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and serving areas.
• Represent the company positively.

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

We are hiring for a Relief Catering Assistant to provide cover in the area of Blackpool to support our existing site-based teams. This role is working term‑time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility.

This role will be a mobile‑based role so you will therefore need to have your own transport. When other sites don't require support, you will be based at St John Vianney Primary School.

The role

• 12.21per hour
• 20hours per week working Monday - Friday
• Term-time only - working 38 weeks per year

Your key responsibilities will include

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

Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

Additional Information

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 Program and 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 Pension scheme