Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant based in Edinburgh City Centre to support a busy public sector client
Location - Edinburgh City Centre
Hours - Mon-Thurs 08.00-14.00 & Fri 08.00-13.00
Rate of pay - £12.69 per hour
Temporary until end of March 2025 with possible extension
Immediate Start
Successful candidates will play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services to a commercial building. Working as part of a team, to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and great customer care.
Duties to include:
* Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a service specification.
* Customer service - Interaction with employees and visitors to the building
* Setting up the dining room and service area.
* Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control
* Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.
* Cash handling and the use of tills and card readers
* Use of catering equipment (training will be provided)
* Compliance with regulations, policies, procedures
* Daily manual handling including transportation of meal containers.
* Handling and safe use of chemicals and equipment, following safe systems of work.
* Working without direct supervision and may involve lone working.
Successful candidates will have:
* Excellent customer service skills
* Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
* Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
* Good communication skills and a 'can do' attitude.
* Well-presented and good appearance
* Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.
* Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time
If you are interested in this role, please respond directly to this advert