Join us at an exciting time for our catering services We’re reshaping the service with an ambition to run across seven days a week for the local community and residents. It means we’re able to offer various contracts and hours based at our catering outlets located across Stoke-on-Trent in Bradeley, Meir, and in the heart of Stoke town centre. As a Catering Assistant you will deliver meals and refreshments to customers and visitors with a focus on delivering a great service with high standards of health, safety, and hygiene. If this sounds like a perfect role for you, and you’re able to work between 8am-4pm, apply below Job requirements: To support the Cook and Catering Team Leader to provide a great service through the delivery of meals and refreshments. Respond to customer requests for hot and cold food and drinks during service hours, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon and evening snacks and buffets when required. To be aware of allergens and customer dietary needs, responding appropriately to comments and requests. Help with the preparation and cooking of a variety of meals and food in a hygienic manner. Assist with stock control and ordering of stock, making sure that all food is stored appropriately. To work as part of a team in a friendly and supportive environment to provide an effective operation of the kitchen including a high standard of cleanliness in all areas including equipment, service areas, pantry, stores and dining areas. To always work within the standards required for health and safety and hygienic operation of a kitchen and service area. To assist with maintaining all necessary records and logs for the meal service and general maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas. What we’re looking for: A level 1 or 2 Food Safety or Hygiene qualification. A basic catering knowledge and skills from some work experience within a catering setting. Basic skills and knowledge of food preparation and service delivery. A willingness to learn and achieve. A friendly and approachable manner to deliver great customer service. A flexible approach able to work a variety of days, shifts, and locations to cover service requirements. An understanding of customer needs. An understanding and ability to follow key principles of food production and hygiene standards. Someone who is able to keep kitchen equipment and service areas clean. An ability to perform basic record keeping for the appropriate management of food production service. Help us wave goodbye to stigmas and hello to a new chapter of affordable housing. Apply now We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person. Housing Catering CateringAssistant Flexible GreatBenefits JobsThatGiveBack INDAD Who we are We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Staffs Housing is a leader in providing quality affordable housing to Staffordshire, Cheshire and the surrounding areas, ensuring there are no barriers to home-seekers finding a place they're proud to call home. Watch our short video below and hear what our residents think about us and how we're breaking down the barriers to good quality housing. Why choose us? No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme – save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief. Documents