Catering Assistant

Jobwise Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £12.71

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free parking

Modern working environment

Job summary

Jobwise Ltd in Farnworth is seeking a Temporary Catering Assistant to join a long-established national business. You will provide a first-class service to staff, support meetings, catering and the smooth running of the office social and kitchen areas.

This temporary role starts on 23 September with approximately 3 days' training, then covering from 28 September to 2 October. You will assist with meetings, refreshments, stock control and payments, ensuring a tidy, welcoming kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Catering Support, Hospitality, Front of House

Responsibilities

• Arrange and provide refreshments for booked and ad hoc meetings.
• Prepare meeting rooms and ensure cleanliness after meetings.
• Liaise with external catering companies.
• Stock vending stations and monitor kitchen supplies.
• Prepare lunch for Directors.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming kitchen and social area.
• Manage stock levels and orders.
• Take contactless payments for snacks and items.
• Assist with buffet lunches and catering for events.
• Provide friendly, professional service to staff and visitors.

Skills

Catering support

Face-to-face service

Contactless payments

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Office experience

Hospitality environment

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you confident dealing with people face-to-face and LOVE providing a professional, friendly service? Are you available for a temporary opportunity with a fantastic established business?

We are recruiting a Temporary Catering Assistant to join a long-established national business based in Farnworth. This Catering Assistant role is based within fantastic modern offices and is focused on providing a first-class service to staff, supporting meetings, refreshments, catering and the smooth running of the office social and kitchen areas.

This is a temporary cover opportunity, with training required in advance of the holiday cover. You will be required to start on 23rd September, with approximately 3 days' training, before providing cover from 28th September to 2nd October.

What will you be doing as an Catering Assistant?

• Arranging and providing refreshments for booked and ad hoc meetings
• Preparing meeting rooms and ensuring they are clean, tidy and organised after meetings
• Liaising with and coordinating external catering companies
• Ensuring vending machine stations are fully stocked
• Monitoring kitchen supplies and placing regular orders as required
• Preparing lunch each day for a couple of Directors
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and welcoming kitchen and social area
• Managing stock levels and replenishing supplies
• Taking contactless payments for snacks and other items sold within the kitchen area
• Assisting with buffet lunches and catering arrangements for special events
• Providing a friendly, professional and helpful service to staff and visitors

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in Catering Support, Hospitality, Front of House etc
• Confident dealing with people face-to-face in a professional and friendly manner
• Comfortable handling contactless payments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Flexible and happy to get involved with a variety of tasks
• Positive, reliable and able to demonstrate a real can-do attitude
• Previous office-based experience would be advantageous
• Experience within a hospitality, catering or kitchen environment would be desirable
• Available to start on 23rd September and complete the required training before the cover period

What will you get in return for your work as an Catering Assistant?

• 12.71 per hour
• Holiday pay
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Fantastic modern working environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within a long-established national business
• Friendly and professional working environment