Campus Catering Associate: Fast-Paced Service & Safety

Nacro; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Nacro in Southampton is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support the Catering Manager in the college kitchen during term time. You will help prepare, portion and serve meals while ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations.

Responsibilities include stock control, reducing waste, cleaning equipment and workspaces, using tills and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment. DBS required.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience, ideally within an educational or similar environment
• English and Maths at GCSE C/4
• Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations
• Experience in using tills
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Understanding of health, safety, and fire regulations
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• All candidates will require an enhance DBS check
• A positive, resilient, and flexible approach to work

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, portioning, and serving food for breakfast, breaks, lunch, and hospitality events
• Supporting stock control and helping to minimise food waste
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Ensuring allergen guidance and labelling requirements are met
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, workspaces, and dining areas
• Completing records and administrative tasks as required
• Attending training and completing mandatory online learning

Job description

Nacro in Southampton is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support the Catering Manager in the college kitchen during term time. You will help prepare, portion and serve meals while ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulations.

Responsibilities include stock control, reducing waste, cleaning equipment and workspaces, using tills and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment. DBS required.