Kitchen Assistant - Cockermouth 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 We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team in Cockermouth, United Kingdom. Assist in the kitchen as needed, you will be on a rota over the lunch time. To include serving the children, washing up, till work. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas throughout the shift Qualifications Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential Basic food hygiene knowledge and willingness to learn and follow food safety practices Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Physical stamina to stand, walk, and carry items for extended periods Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask Strong attention to detail in kitchen cleanliness Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude Willingness to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check 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