Catering Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking a part-time catering assistant to support front and back of house across multiple sites, including MMUH. You will serve customers, operate a barista coffee machine, handle cash, prepare food, clean and complete paperwork.

Experience in catering is required with a willingness to achieve Level 2 Food Safety certificate and COSHH training. The role includes flexible shifts, weekend work and face-to-face interaction with staff, patients and the

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Customer Service or equivalent skills or experience.
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 Food Safety certificate, COSHH training and Trust mandatory training.
• Previous catering experience.
• Experience working in environments where a methodical and organised approach is demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers across front and back of house at various sites.
• Operate a barista coffee machine.
• Handle cash.
• Prepare food.
• Carry out general cleaning.
• Complete associated paperwork.
• Carry out a wide range of general catering duties efficiently and effectively to ensure a high-quality service at all times.
• Work additional shifts at short notice when required.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food preparation

Cleaning

Education

NVQ Level 2 Customer Service

Job description

Part-time catering assistant post in the catering department of Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, covering front and back of house at various sites, including MMUH. Duties centre on serving customers, operating a barista coffee machine, cash handling, food preparation, cleaning and paperwork. Hours are 26 a week on a two-week rotation with weekend shifts, plus extra shifts at short notice, and work is face-to-face with staff, patients and public. Previous catering experience is required, and the Level 2 Food Safety certificate must be achieved.

What the job involves

• Serve customers across front and back of house at various sites
• Operate a barista coffee machine
• Handle cash
• Prepare food
• Carry out general cleaning
• Complete associated paperwork
• Carry out a wide range of general catering duties efficiently and effectively to ensure a high-quality service at all times
• Work additional shifts at short notice when required
• Have significant personal contact with staff, patients and members of the public

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Customer Service or equivalent skills or experience
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 Food Safety certificate, COSHH training and Trust mandatory training

Experience

• Previous catering experience
• Experience working in environments where a methodical and organised approach is demonstrated

Skills & knowledge

• High standards of work, motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative

Other

• Flexible approach to hours and duties

Nice to have

• Knowledge of food allergens
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate