Caterlink - 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.

Caterlink is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team in Kesgrave, United Kingdom. As a key member of our catering staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our students receive nutritionally balanced and delicious meals in a friendly and efficient manner.

• Assist in the planning, preparation, and cooking of meals to the required standard
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and service meet our high expectations
• Maintain excellent customer service whilst adhering to strict food safety standards
• Support the efficient running of the kitchen and dining areas
• Collaborate with the catering team to create a positive dining experience for students
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment
• Contribute to menu planning and suggest improvements when appropriate
• Adapt to working across multiple schools in the Suffolk area as required
• Participate in relevant training and development opportunities

• Passion for food service and nutrition
• Basic food preparation skills and knowledge of food hygiene practices
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanour
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to adapt to changing needs
• Team player mentality with strong collaborative skills
• Physical stamina for standing and moving for extended periods
• Own transport and full driving licence (essential for travelling between schools)
• Previous experience in a catering or food service role (desirable)
• Food hygiene certification (desirable, but training can be provided)

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