Catering Assistant

East Riding; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding Leisure Bridlington is recruiting Casual Catering Assistants to support our busy café and catering operation. You will help deliver a welcoming customer experience, handle food and drink service, and assist with food preparation during peak periods.

The role requires reliable, flexible team players who can work evenings, weekends and school holidays. Training will be provided, and prior catering or hospitality experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and school holidays.
• Previous catering, hospitality or customer service experience preferred but full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and drinks to customers.
• Operate tills and handle customer transactions.
• Provide friendly, efficient and professional customer service.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, café and dining areas to a high standard.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and company procedures at all times.
• Support colleagues to ensure smooth catering service during busy periods.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Shift work

Food service

Food safety awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Safety (advantageous)

Job description

The job itself

East Riding Leisure Bridlington is looking to recruit enthusiastic and customer-focused Casual Catering Assistants to support our busy catering operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering excellent customer services. The role will involve supporting the day-to-day operation of our café and catering facilities, helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our customers.

The Role

As a Casual Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving food and drinks to customers.
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions.
• Providing a friendly, efficient, and professional customer service experience.
• Assisting with food preparation and presentation.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen, café, and dining areas to a high standard.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures at all times.
• Supporting colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the catering service during busy periods.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking applicants who:

• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Are reliable, flexible, and willing to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Can work effectively in a busy environment while maintaining high standards.
• Have previous catering, hospitality, or customer service experience, although full training will be provided.

A Level 2 Food Safety qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.