Catering Assistant

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About The Role

Days of Working: Monday to Friday.

Additional Information: Term Time Working 38 weeks per annum.

Start Date: 1st September.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment, including cleaning utensils, tableware and catering stations.
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries and ensure that the food and supply storage areas are organised.
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs.
• Top up the vending services daily.

Qualifications and Experience

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
• Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential; training is available.
• Must have basic knife skills, food preparation skills and time management skills.
• Can work under pressure; excellent organisational skills are also important.
• Can stand for extended periods.

Ideal Candidate Criteria

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Good knowledge of food allergens.
• Prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced security check.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.