Canteen Assistant (morning shift)

Booker Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a team member to handle cash, prepare meals, and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking full English breakfasts and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and flexibility in working hours. Experience in catering is desirable. This is a day shift position of 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 12 PM with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is ideal and must be able to cover as morning cook.
• Understanding of Natasha's law and dietary requirements.
• Flexibility with working hours to cover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash, use till and card machine.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, and cook full English breakfast.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and equipment after use.
• Comply with food hygiene standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Cash handling

Cooking experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 food hygiene

Job description

Job Description

• Cash handling/using a till and card machine.
• Prepping salads/sandwiches.
• Washing up.
• Serving breakfast and drinks to customers.
• Accepting deliveries and putting away.
• Cleaning of the kitchen after cooking meals, ensuring prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitised at the end of the shift.
• Comply with food hygiene standards, completing relevant checks and maintaining records.
• Adherence to food safety regulations and ensuring a high standard of hygiene.
• Undertake deep cleans of the kitchen and all preparation and storage.
• Observing cleanliness and safety standards in the work area which include proper handling and cleaning of equipment, utensils, dishes and workstation.
• Properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures along with stock rotations.
• Previous cooking experience ideal must be able to cover Morning cook.
• Preparing and cooking of full English breakfast.
• Catering experience in a customer focused environment.
• Strong work ethic, high personal work standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to work supportively as a member of a team to deliver the canteen objectives.
• Ability to work independently on occasions.
• A high understanding of Natasha’s law and dietary requirements.
• Level 2 food hygiene ideal but not essential as full training will be given.
• Must be flexible with working hours to cover annual leave for afternoon/nights shifts.
• Day Shift - 25 hours - Monday to Friday, 7am - 12pm
• Immediate start.