Catering Assistant

Anchor Hanover Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks a Catering Assistant to ensure quality catering services and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 food safety certificate and have experience in catering, especially with older people. This role demands strong organizational abilities and the flexibility to work under pressure, either as part of a team or independently.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety procedures.
• Previous catering experience with food safety knowledge.
• Experience working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality catering service ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Minimise food wastage using equipment correctly.
• Address concerns and issues appropriately.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 2 food safety certificate

Job description

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Compliance with food safely hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
• Escalating concerns and issues.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Level 2 food safety certificate.
• Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH)
• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
• Experience of working with older people

Required skills:

• Ability to organize time and prioritise activities.
• Able to work in a pressured environment.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team and individually.

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Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK