General Catering Assistant - Dorset, Gillingham
Client: Holroyd Howe
Location: Gillingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: fd543b9535ef
Job Views: 4
Posted: 14.03.2025
Expiry Date: 28.04.2025
Job Description:
Company Description
At Holroyd Howe we specialise in providing freshly prepared, nutritious food exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on getting to know those we feed and becoming part of the school community. Our bespoke services are crafted to match the unique culture and individual needs of our schools.
Job Responsibilities:
You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.
With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. You will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Assist Chef's and Front of House Manager in the preparation and cooking of food.
* Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments.
* Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
* Support, operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to: Serveries, Retail, Hospitality, Functions, Coffee Shops.
* Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
* Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site and occasionally overnight travel.
* Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
* Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Togetherness: Ability to work as part of a team, a flexible approach to working hours, and be supportive of colleagues.
Nurture: Keen to learn on the job and hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment).
Pride: Be honest and trustworthy.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:
* Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment.
* Problem-solving skills and ability to work around particular hurdles.
* Ability to use and understand Cash, Cash Handling, EPOS and Cashless systems (Desirable).
* Previous Large Catering experience (Desirable).
* Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control (Desirable).
* Able to work independently and have a can-do approach.
Qualifications:
* Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable).
* Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable).
* First Aid Certificate (Desirable).
Additional Information:
Employee Benefits Menu:
* Generous Time Off
* Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
* Life Assurance
* Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits
* Free Food and Drink on Shift
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders
* Christmas Shutdown
* Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities
* Access to Occupational Health
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Annual Team Awards
You must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK.
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