We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join us in our ExpressRestaurant. The successful candidate will need to be present with a warm welcoming smile and a can do attitude, delivering high quality food and beverage service to all our customers with a minimum of disruption to their working day.
This role offers work life balance working Monday to Friday, one week of 730am-3.30pm rotating with 8am-4pm, no weekend working, 37.5 hours per week
As a Catering Assistant, you will being doing:
* Carrying out practical tasks such as cooking, baking, cleaning and serving. Preparing food and serve in strict accordance with food safety regulations. This may include preparing raw ingredients for cooking by peeling, chopping, trimming, marinating, seasoning and storing food.
* Operating of kitchen equipment for cooking, washing and use of the coffee machine.
* Serving of food and drinks for breakfast, lunch times plus adhoc drinks and confectionary in-between these opening times.
* Operating of the till, currently all payments are via card only.
* Helping with the unloading of deliveries of stock, ingredients etc.
* Disposing of waste from food preparation, finished meals and waste products such as oil.
* Cleaning of work surfaces, cookers and appliances to ensure continued kitchen operations and food service, cleanliness and hygiene is of paramount importance.
* Restocking of vending machines/coffee machines on a regular basis.
* Ensure stocks are checked and topped up regularly. From snacks and drinks in fridges and display units, through to condiments and napkins, plates, knives and forks.
* Ensure everything is ready ahead of first service (breakfast) and is closed effectively after last service.
* Updating of log book on a regular basis (kitchen record book).
For this role the ideal candidate will have/be:
* Previous catering/food service experience is highly desirable.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team without supervision.
* Proven customer service skills.
* Proven organisational skills.
* Manual dexterity and proven attention to detail.
* Proven ability to be calm in a crisis, focusing on resolving issues and providing solutions.
* Intermediate level of literacy and numeracy.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment in a calm manner.
* Level 2 in Food Safety preferable.
* Customer Service Level 2 desirable.
* This role will involve some lifting and carrying of deliveries as and when required.
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