Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to manage dining areas and deliver exceptional customer service. The role involves food preparation, cleaning, and adherence to health standards. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a passion for customer service. Comprehensive training will be provided for those without prior experience.

Benefits

Access to a virtual GP

Financial wellbeing assistance

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Monthly cash prizes through Mitie Stars

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Comprehensive training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of dining and service areas.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash catering equipment.
• Daily cleaning of all catering areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene

Basic Health and Safety

Job description

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Job Title: Catering Assistant

Your main duties involve the preparation and maintenance of dining and service areas. This includes tasks such as setting up furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment, as well as ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. You will be responsible for serving food in correct portions and washing dishes, cutlery, and other catering equipment. Daily cleaning of all catering areas is essential, and you may also be required to undergo additional training which we will provide.

Other responsibilities include maintaining records and procedures and undertaking key holding responsibilities. Excellent customer service is crucial, and you will be expected to communicate regularly with people within our care, managers, and colleagues.

Previous catering experience in a similar environment, basic Food Hygiene, and basic Health and Safety certificates are desirable. However, these certifications are not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. To perform the duties effectively, you should possess adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.

A strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service is important, along with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Adaptability, attention to detail, and the willingness to take on different tasks as needed are valued qualities. You should also demonstrate a hardworking and confident demeanor, along with excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.

Benefits:

• Our market-leading offering provides benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• Access to a virtual GP for you and your household via video or phone.
• Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, including early access to earned pay and competitive loans.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, allowing you to purchase extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology products.
• High street discounts through our MiDeals platform, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars, with monthly cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000 at year-end.

We prioritize career progression and offer diverse training and development opportunities through various learning resources.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by email.