Catering Assistant

All Locations; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local café in Hereford seeks a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant. The role involves serving food, using the coffee machine, and assisting the chef with food preparation in a bustling environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn. This position offers a supportive team and numerous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop in the catering sector.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Flexibility to take on various tasks within the café.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and operate the till.
• Assist with food preparation and cleaning.
• Use the coffee machine, training provided.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility and willingness to be multi-skilled

Education

Food hygiene certificate (desirable)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy café team. You will enjoy working with the public in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and be a flexible, multi-skilled team member.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and operating the till
• Using the coffee machine (barista training a plus but not essential; full training provided)
• Assisting the chef with food preparation (both hot and cold dishes)
• Washing up (all staff share pot washing duties)

Qualifications and Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to be multi-skilled
• Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential (training available)

Additional Information

While this role can be demanding and busy, our team is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. We're a tight-knit group who genuinely love what we do and enjoy working together.

Benefits and Employment Information

Hoople offer 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, and an Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme. We also provide a flexible benefits scheme which provides a range of benefits and discounts across retailers, the option to buy or sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and healthcare plans. We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Interview Eligibility (Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant)

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision: To provide excellent business support services to the public sector and those who work with them. Our mission: Creating and building trusted and sustainable relationships in order to deliver business critical services for our key customers. Our values:

• Passion for improvement - Continuous improvement to develop more effective ways of delivering services for our customers
• Customer focus - Satisfying our customers and helping them to support themselves
• Professional integrity - Bringing the best of our shared technical expertise and professional values to our work
• Mutual support - We encourage and support each other to strive for excellent performance in all that we do
• Ambition - Our staff are committed to the success of our company in delivering effective services to organisations, communities and individuals