Catering Assistant

Mitie; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in London is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to prepare dining areas, serve food, and provide exceptional customer service. Experience is desirable, but full training will be provided. Candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety certificates are advantages.
• Strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas.
• Serve food and clean catering equipment.
• Communicate with customers and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Catering Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including setting up furniture and trolleys, and cleaning equipment while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and other catering equipment.
• Carry out daily cleaning of all catering areas.
• May undergo additional training which will be provided.
• Cash collection and banking, maintain records and procedures, and undertake key holding responsibilities.
• Communicate regularly with customers, managers and colleagues to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable, but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene and basic Health and Safety certificates are desirable but not essential.
• Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills are required to perform duties effectively.
• A strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service, the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, adaptability, attention to detail, and willingness to take on different tasks as needed are valued.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities; a hardworking and confident demeanor is advantageous.