Catering Assistant

Mitie Group plc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant. The role involves supporting kitchen logistics, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met, and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and customers. Training will be provided, although prior experience is advantageous. Good communication skills and a strong sense of hygiene are essential. The position offers a full-time fixed-term contract with 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience advantageous, however training will be provided.
• Good standard of personal hygiene.
• Previous training in Food Safety and Health & Safety or willingness to be trained in these areas.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the smooth running of the kitchen production areas.
• Ensuring deliveries are properly stored and stock rotated.
• Maintaining the kitchen work areas according to HACCAP regulations.
• Washing dishes and cleaning catering equipment.
• Keeping the kitchen floor area clean and hazard-free.
• Ensuring food storage areas are clean and organized.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Personal hygiene

Job description

Job Title: Catering Assistant
Salary: £24,421.08 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5
Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX3 9DU

We are recruiting for a Catering Assistant, to provide support to our catering team, at a corporate site. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated catering team, to oversee all kitchen logistics, cleaning and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the smooth running of the kitchen production areas.
• Ensuring that all deliveries are put away, and stock correctly rotated.
• Maintaining the kitchen work areas in accordance with HACCAP regulations.
• Washing dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, crockery, serving utensils, serving dishes, containers, tables, and all other catering equipment.
• Keeping the kitchen floor area free of hazards.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floor daily.
• Ensuring food storage areas are kept clean and well organised.
• Keeping walls, work surfaces and floors clean and sanitised.
• Cleaning on a daily basis all catering areas and equipment to high standards.
• Undergoing on and off the job training sessions as required by Autograph management.
• Informing the Kitchen Porter Manager of any defects identified in light or heavy equipment or of premises not meeting Health and Safety and/or Food Safety Standards.
• Performing all other related duties required to ensure the kitchen is in a clean and hygienic condition and that the food service is effective and efficient.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Undertaking any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering establishment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience advantageous, however training will be provided.
• Good standard of personal hygiene.
• Previous training in Food Safety and Health & Safety or willingness to be trained in these areas.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in a pressured in a fast paced environment.

About the Employer

Mitie is looking for previous experience advantageous.