Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Holywood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking dedicated staff to join their team. In this role, you will actively engage in food preparation and service, ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include cooking, organizing service points, and maintaining a clean environment. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values quality and teamwork in delivering exceptional service to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Customer Service

Hygiene Standards

Education

Food Safety Certification

Catering Qualification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Cleaning Supplies

Job description

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JOB PURPOSE

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
2. Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
3. Organising and controlling food service points.
4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and the principal.
6. Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, regarding all aspects of service delivery.
7. Preparing the dining area:
   1. Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required by the meals service.
   2. Setting tables, laying out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties, including washing up, clearing away equipment, tables, chairs, and benches.
9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room, and equipment, including floors and walls.
10. Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
11. Securing premises as required.
12. Completing duties delegated in connection with service provision.
13. Carrying out all duties to comply with:
    1. Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, Regulations, and other legal requirements.
    2. Codes of Practice.
14. Carrying out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
15. Completing all necessary administration.
16. Carrying out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the employee's competence.
17. Promoting and adhering to the Values/ethos of the School.

*Note: Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of food consumption and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning the room.