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General Catering Assistant, Blandford Forum
Client:
Holroyd Howe
Location:
Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
2d37ca18765f
Job Views:
5
Posted:
13.02.2025
Expiry Date:
30.03.2025
Job Description:
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. Alongside this, 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 will have the following characteristics in line with our values:
Togetherness:
* Ability to work as part of a team
* A flexible approach to working hours
* Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture:
* Keen to learn on the job
* 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 - candidate must have the ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder and HPC Contract to our consumers and clients.
* Problem solving skills, ability to see the ‘end game’ and work around particular hurdles placed at short notice.
* 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
* 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: Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance.
* Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
* Life Assurance: Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence.
* Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits: When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
* Free Food and Drink on Shift: Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders: Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options.
* Christmas Shutdown: Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry.
* Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities: Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
* Access to Occupational Health: As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services.
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
* Long Service Awards: Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries.
* Annual Team Awards: We honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!
This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.
Pre-Employment Screening: You must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK.
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