Catering Assistant

Grandir UK; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's nursery in Hitchin is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the nursery chef in providing nutritious meals for children. This role is essential in maintaining food quality and health standards, while also promoting a rewarding work environment with generous benefits and recognition programs.

Benefits

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave, including extra 3 days over Christmas

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

'Thank You' recognition in May

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Experience in catering or kitchen support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all production, service and presentation of food is up to standard.
• Conduct catering activities within the budget.
• Purchase supplies through agreed suppliers.

Skills

Food Production

Health & Safety Compliance

Catering Activities

Job description

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If you know you want to help our chef to cook up a storm you are the person we are looking for...

Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Hitchin, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Catering Assistant to work alongside our Nursery Chef and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Mon to Fri / 1100 to 1800
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

• Ensuring all production, service and presentation of food is up to standard
• Carrying out all catering activities in line with the budget.
• Ensuring any comments regarding the catering operation are noted and acted upon immediately.
• Purchasing supplies through the agreed suppliers
• Ensuring all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work Act are complied with
• Covering all duties in times of Cooks absence
• Assisting within the nursery rooms, this will be advised by either the Nursery Manager or the Cook

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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