Catering Assistant - Uppingham, Oakham
Job Type: Full Time / Part Time - Permanent
Full Job Description
Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant / Driver to be a part of our integral team at Uppingham School.
As a Catering Assistant / Driver you will support the team in basic food preparation and provide an excellent food service to both students and staff, and deliver food around the site.
Uppingham – Uppingham School is an Independent School that has numerous locations throughout the town. There are 15 boarding houses in total & 2 Hub kitchens across the site, some houses have in house Chef’s. Hub Kitchen’s prepare food for 6 houses & it is then delivered to various houses. The required role would be based in the Hub Kitchen’s.
What’s in it for you
* £12 per hour
* 5 days out of 7, between 15-30 hours, we also have full time hours available too!
* Multiple positions available
* Life assurance and pension contribution
* Free on-site parking
* Gym membership - after passed probationary period
* Cycle 2 Work scheme / Refer a friend scheme
* Love2Shop discounts including discounts on your weekly supermarket shop and lifes luxuries!
* Generous holiday entitlement which increases in line with service - you can even purchase additional days!
* You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
* As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided, we do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.
What you’ll be doing as a Catering Assistant:
* The transportation of food to the required locations, meeting strict time scales.
* Loading and unloading of all items & present on food counters, as per specifications.
* The completion of a standard checklist to ensure that all food requirements & utensils are available for service.
* Ensure servery display equipment is on & working to standard – TV’s & ipads & reporting any issues.
* Working closely with the on-site Chefs to ensure that service standards / menu requirements are met.
* Ensure any special deliveries are made & cross-reference against orders / Customer specifications – Packed Lunches / Dietary Requirements.
* Make sure catering items are stored properly and at the required temperature.
* Assist with stock deliveries & stocktaking.
* Cleaning Duties within the Kitchen & servery areas
* Provide a friendly & professional service to all clients & customers.
* Ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed & relevant records are maintained.
* Follow all driving safety rules & regulations – Driving will be required on Public & Private roads.
* We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food & service along with the following skills & experience
Experience
* A full clean driving license is required for this role (must be 21 years or over with minimum 2 years driving experience)
* Have previous catering experience
* Ability to lift and carry heavy items
* Knowledge of food safety and food handling practices
* Ability to work quickly and efficiently
* Being a Catering Assistant / Driver requires a variety of skills that are essential for success. One of the most important skills is a strong attention to detail. Paying close attention to the delivery instructions, ensuring accuracy in order delivery, and double-checking orders before leaving the pickup location.