Catering Assistant

Active Tameside; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Tameside is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our catering team. You will assist in delivering a service focused on basic food handling and customer care, supporting efficient operations across Trust facilities.

You will apply knowledge of basic food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety, and contribute to everyday food preparation and service while staying flexible to meet shifts and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene
• Knowledge in commercial catering operations/practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety procedures
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Relevant catering qualification; driving license if applicable

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering an efficient catering service with focus on basic food handling
• Contribute to customer service excellence to encourage continued use of services
• Support catering team in operating across Trust facilities when required

Skills

Ability to work without direct_superv

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Works under pressure

Willing to commute between facilities

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Relevant catering qualification

Driving license

Job description

As a Catering Assistant you will form an integral part of the catering team and to assist in delivering an efficient and effective service in relation to basic food handling. To contribute towards providing the utmost in terms of customer service and working to do all you are able to ensure customers continue to use services.

Knowledge

• Basic Food Hygiene
• Knowledge in commercial catering operations/practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety procedures
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Relevant catering qualification (sHold a recognised Driving license.

Experience

• Experience in food/beverage preparation/presentation/hygiene practices
• Experience of dealing with customers
• Experience of cash handling
• Operation/use of commercial kitchen equipment/machinery
• Experience in use of cleaning machinery/techniques

Skills

• Ability to manage without direct supervision and make effective decisions in complex circumstances
• Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate information to employees and customers
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be willing to commute between the Trusts facilities
• Willingness to work flexibly when required