Catering Assistant

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Harrogate is hiring a Casual Catering Assistant to work in various aspects of front-line operations. This customer-focused role requires serving food and beverages, setting up rooms, and a flexible approach to shifts, including weekends. Interested candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. In return, the council offers a supportive team environment and access to a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Shopping discounts

Home technology schemes

Green car salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals demonstrating adaptability.
• Ability to work both part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve food, beverages, and alcoholic drinks.
• Maximize sales opportunities through effective selling.
• Set up rooms and prepare layouts as per customer requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

About us

Matcham's is our in-house catering team here at Harrogate Convention Centre. We pride ourselves on quality produce and impeccable service and focus on supporting local suppliers and producers from the North of England, Yorkshire, and Harrogate. We cater to a variety of events and provide a range of services from a tea and coffee service to full-blown celebratory banquets.

We are a friendly and driven team who put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, high standard service.

Find out more about the Convention Centre here: Harrogate Convention Centre

The role

As a Casual Catering Assistant at Harrogate Convention Centre, you will be part of a team working in various aspects of the front-line operation. You will be customer focused, ensuring a high standard of customer service is upheld at all times. This role will include shift work so a flexible approach is required. Matcham’s is a 7-day operation, so weekend shifts are available.

Duties and responsibilities

• Serving of food, beverages and alcoholic drinks.
• Ensure that sales opportunities are maximised by effective selling all services
• Ensure the effective setting up of rooms and equipment, preparing room layouts to the requirements of the customer.

What you will bring

We are seeking motivated individuals that can demonstrate adaptability to be able to work across various aspects of the front-line operation.

You will ideally

• Be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Have experience of working as part of a team as well as on your own initiative

What we can offer

In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team having access to great benefits, such as shopping discounts, home technology and green car salary sacrifice schemes.

Please see our Total Rewards Brochure for more details.

Contact and Apply

For an information conversation about the role please contact Harrogate Convention Centre to arrange this at [e-mail].

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