Catering Assistant

Arnold Clark; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Arnold Clark is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support the staff restaurant at the Hillington Head Office in Glasgow. The role involves basic food prep, simple cooking, customer service, and cash handling in a busy kitchen environment.

Essentials include strong communication, food safety knowledge and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and follow safety procedures. Office culture emphasizes inclusivity and teamwork within a facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Solid knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Cooking skills across a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Punctual with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the food service with basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Safely using cleaning equipment and supplies.
• General cooking, kitchen and restaurant duties.
• Ensuring the kitchen is maintained and in keeping with health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring allergen awareness and informing customers.
• Cash handling.
• Managing stock and advising replenishment requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Cooking skills

Inventory control

Instruction following

Safety procedures

Time management

Kitchen experience

Day preparation

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to provide high-quality catering within our staff restaurant at our Hillington Head Office in Glasgow.

We offer:

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Generous discounts on vehicle purchases, services, parts, rentals, insurance and more

Hours

Part time: Monday - Friday 12pm - 4pm

About the role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be required to undertake basic preparation of food and beverages, as well as simple cooking, and general kitchen and restaurant duties. This will include serving customers, cash handling, washing up, the setting up and cleaning of the kitchen, its surroundings and equipment.

We’re looking for people who have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. We’re also looking for good levels of numeracy, as this will be required for money handling.

Day-to-day duties

• Setting up the food service with basic preparation of food and beverages
• Safely using cleaning equipment and supplies
• General cooking, kitchen and restaurant duties
• Ensuring the kitchen is maintained and in keeping with health and safety regulations
• Ensuring allergen awareness and informing customers
• Cash handling
• Managing stock and advising the Catering Manager of replenishment requirements

Essential skills and experience

• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• Highly skilled in cooking and the preparation of a variety of foods
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, ordering and inventory control
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Organise and prepare for the next day
• Punctual, strong time management and organisation skills
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment with the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory references and disclosure checks.