Catering Assistant

Caterlink
Reading, Berkshire


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 Catering Assistant at Birch Copse School to perform a variety of food production tasks along with food service on our schools. The role is working term-time only and no weekends so is great for those looking for flexibility.

 

The role;

  • £12.71 per hour
  • 16 hours per week Monday - Friday
  • Term time only - 38 weeks per year

 

Your 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.

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
Posted 2026-05-01

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