Catering Assistant

Elior; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant in Ipswich. This part-time role involves ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, offering great customer service, and adhering to food safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a genuine interest in catering and team work is essential. The position offers flexible working patterns and generous benefits, including free on-site lunches. Join the team providing high-quality meals for students and be part of a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Term Time Holidays

Paid Charity Leave

Mental Health Support

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are clean and well-stocked.
• Keep updated with menus and food on offer.
• Offer a warm and friendly service.
• Follow COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

General information

Catering Assistant Ref : 2024-66671 Job Information Division : Edwards & Blake Advert Closing Date : 13 / 09 / 2024 Contractual Hours : Part-time Salary : £11.44 Contract Type : Permanent Working Pattern : Monday - Friday, 12.5 hours per week, term time only Location : Ipswich, IP2 8NU Join our team!

About the role

Are you a passionate Catering Assistant? If so, we’d love you to join our fantastic catering team at Hillside Primary School!

This role sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

As a Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday, 12.5 hours per week, term time only.

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including :

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop,and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

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