Catering Assistant

The JobsBoard; Dover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

PSM Recruitment are recruiting for a part-time Catering Assistant to join a busy restaurant in Dover. The role focuses on delivering great customer service, serving quality food and drinks, and supporting the team to ensure smooth service.

Key duties include welcoming customers, taking orders, handling till cash, assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness and food hygiene, and upselling where appropriate. The role suits someone with catering experience and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Diligent and reliable
• Catering experience would be beneficial
• Flexible approach to work
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and customer-focused
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and take and serve food and drink orders
• Provide friendly, professional customer service and help create a welcoming atmosphere
• Operate the till, manage the float and complete cashing-up procedures
• Assist the Chefs, Head Chef and General Manager as required
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant and facilities
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Complete daily, weekly and deep-cleaning duties
• Assist with restaurant opening and closing procedures
• Promote products and actively upsell to customers where appropriate
• Help ensure food and service are delivered consistently to a high standard
• Carry out other duties as required to support the smooth running of the restaurant

Skills

Diligent and reliable

Catering experience

Flexible approach to work

Good communication skills

Friendly and customer-focused

Team player

Independent initiative

Job description

Catering Assistant

PSM Recruitment are recruiting for a part-time Catering Assistant to join a team for our client based in Dover. This is a varied role within a busy restaurant environment, providing excellent customer service, serving quality food and drinks, and supporting the wider team to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly. This role will suit someone with previous catering assistant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and take and serve food and drink orders
• Provide friendly, professional customer service and help create a welcoming atmosphere
• Operate the till, manage the float and complete cashing-up procedures
• Assist the Chefs, Head Chef and General Manager as required
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant and facilities
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Complete daily, weekly and deep-cleaning duties
• Assist with restaurant opening and closing procedures
• Promote products and actively upsell to customers where appropriate
• Help ensure food and service are delivered consistently to a high standard
• Carry out other duties as required to support the smooth running of the restaurant

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Diligent and reliable
• Previous catering assistant hospitality experience would be beneficial
• Flexible approach to work
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and customer-focused
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week on a shift rota