Catering Assistant

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Catering Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in food preparation and customer service. You will ensure cleanliness and safety, manage stock, and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This dynamic role offers opportunities for professional development and is perfect for enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage preparation preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety in catering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food and drinks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support setup and layout of event spaces.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multitasking

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our catering operations, responsible for the preparation and serving of food, beverages, and alcoholic drinks, while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service. Your role will also include stock management, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and creating a welcoming environment for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
• Ensure that all food is maintained at the correct temperatures and adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment, from setting up to clearing away.
• Carry out regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment and public areas.
• Support with the setup and layout of event spaces, including furniture arrangement.
• Assist with stock rotation, stock checks, and report any shortages to the Catering Supervisor.
• Handle cash transactions following recognized procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant Health and Safety and hygiene legislation is always adhered to.
• Act as Fire Marshal in the event of an emergency evacuation.
• Maximise sales opportunities by effectively selling food, drinks, and other services.
• Be flexible and cover shifts as required, especially in the absence of colleagues.

About You:

• We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety and licensing issues in a catering environment.
• Is enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards customer service.
• Can multitask, work well under pressure, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Has experience in food and beverage preparation, customer service, and cash handling (preferred but not essential).
• Is available to work flexible daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

It would be great if you also have:

• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience working in a catering environment or similar.
• A Personal Licence or First Aid Certificate.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic and exciting event environment.
• Be part of a friendly and professional team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to bring your passion for hospitality and your fantastic customer service skills to a new role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Scarborough Spa team and help create unforgettable experiences for our visitors!Please [e-mail] further information about this opportunity.

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