Catering Assistant

Anchor Hanover Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social care sector is seeking a Catering Assistant in Plymouth. The role involves delivering high-quality catering services while adhering to health and safety regulations. Applicants should possess relevant food safety certifications and experience in catering, ideally with older populations. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, both in team settings and independently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering quality catering service in line with health and safety requirements.
• Compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Minimizing wastage when preparing meals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

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