Catering Assistant

6 days ago


Newmarket, United Kingdom Caterlink Full time
Catering Assistant - Newmarket

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

Caterlink is seeking a friendly and efficient Catering Assistant to join our team in Newmarket, United Kingdom. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our students receive nutritionally balanced and tasty meals in a clean and welcoming environment.

  • Prepare a variety of foods and snacks according to menu plans and dietary requirements
  • Serve meals to students in a friendly and efficient manner
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
  • Assist with the set-up and clean-up of the dining area before and after meal services
  • Follow food safety protocols and complete necessary food safety training
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during meal times
  • Respond to students' queries and concerns in a polite and helpful manner
  • Contribute to a positive and inclusive dining experience for all students
  • Adapt to changing needs and priorities in a busy school catering environment

Qualifications

  • Passion for food service and customer satisfaction
  • Basic food preparation skills and willingness to learn
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding food safety and hygiene
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and peak service times
  • Physical stamina to stand and move for extended periods
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Willingness to complete food safety training (provided by Caterlink)
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean and organised work environment
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Enthusiasm for contributing to the well-being of students through nutritious meals


Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us including:

  • With Caterlink you have the opportunity to 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. Everyone who joins us is provided with an induction where they learn more about us and enable them to be the best they can be. We invest in development opportunities and are always looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent and your own future development.
  • Working for Caterlink ensure you are able to enjoy a great work/life balance - this is the beauty of working term-time only and no weekends
  • 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
  • Our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
  • You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme

The role is Monday - Friday, 11am-2pm, Term Time only.


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