Catering Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company as a Catering Assistant, where you will play a key role in providing excellent customer service and contributing to food preparation. This position offers flexibility under a zero-hour contract, with pay rates up to £12.21 per hour. Enjoy extensive training aimed at developing your career in a supportive and dynamic team of over 4,000 colleagues committed to inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with a positive working attitude.
• Passion for sustainability.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation activities.
• Cleaning and sanitising tableware before catering events.
• Setting up dining areas and managing supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Job description

Catering Assistant
Zero Hour Contract
Up to £12.21 per hour
We're looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.
About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.
The Food Service Assistant will have:
Great customer service and communication skills.
Passion for sustainability.
A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
Listening and responding to c
leagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.
Main responsibilities include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation activities.
• Cleaning and sanitising all tableware and chafing dishes before catering events
• Setting up dining areas by arranging chairs, tables, banners and tents, according to the Catering Manager or Events Manager's instructions
• Loading and unloading food, tableware and catering supplies on and off of catering vehicles
• Ensuring there is no shortage of supplies by managing orders and inventory

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.
Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RQ1534161