Catering Assistant

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team in Haverhill, United Kingdom. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals in a clean and welcoming environment.

• Assist in the preparation of food and snacks, adhering to food safety standards and nutritional guidelines
• Serve meals and refreshments to customers in a friendly and efficient manner
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces
• Collaborate with the catering team to ensure smooth operations during meal services
• Support the efficient running of the catering service by restocking supplies and organising storage areas
• Operate catering equipment safely and report any maintenance issues promptly
• Assist in the set-up and clean-up of catering events or special functions as required
• Contribute to menu planning and suggest improvements to enhance customer satisfaction
• Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• Participate in regular team meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and organisational policies

• Passion for food service and customer satisfaction
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and customers
• Basic numeracy skills for portioning and stock management
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
• Willingness to complete food safety training (provided by the organisation)
• Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work efficiently and remain organised during busy periods
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Commitment to following food safety and hygiene regulations

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, 10am - 3pm, Term Time only,