School Kitchen Assistant – Term-Time, 20h/week

Caterlink; Bedford; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Services

Pensions scheme

Job summary

Caterlink is hiring a Catering Assistant for Wootton Upper School in Bedford. The successful candidate will work term-time only, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends, and 38 weeks per year. Salary is £12.71 per hour, reflecting a flexible, school-based catering role.

The role covers food production and service across school meals, with emphasis on safety, hygiene and customer-focused service in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service within a catering environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a school kitchen.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tasty food and snacks.
• Comply with Health and Safety and Food Safety standards and procedures.
• Keep kitchen, counter and restaurant areas clean and tidy.
• Provide friendly, efficient and hygienic service to customers.
• Represent Caterlink and maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Hygiene

Job description

Caterlink is hiring a Catering Assistant for Wootton Upper School in Bedford. The successful candidate will work term-time only, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends, and 38 weeks per year. Salary is £12.71 per hour, reflecting a flexible, school-based catering role.

The role covers food production and service across school meals, with emphasis on safety, hygiene and customer-focused service in a busy educational environment.