Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to join their team in Torquay. In this role, you'll work alongside the Nursery Chef to provide healthy, nutritious meals for children, ensuring that food production and service meet high standards. You'll enjoy a supportive environment with generous benefits, including childcare discounts and annual leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children while working in a certified 'Great Place To Work'. If you have a love for food and a commitment to quality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cash Bonus for Referrals

Childcare Discount

31 Days Annual Leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee Benefits Portal

24/7 Remote GP Appointments

Cashback on Medical Procedures

Recognition Events

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen environments preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present nutritious meals for children.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in nursery rooms as needed.

Skills

Food Safety

Catering Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Catering or Hospitality Qualification

Job description

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If you know you want to help our chef to cook up a storm you are the person we are looking for...

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Torquay, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Catering Assistant to work alongside our Nursery Chef and provide our children with healthy, nutritious food.

Join us and enjoy the following attractive benefits:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank holidays (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days over Christmas
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off
• Access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at online high street stores and points-to-cash rewards
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cashback on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• ‘May I say thank you’ in May to appreciate staff's hard work and dedication
• Working for a ‘Great Place To Work’ certified business, focusing on people

What will you be doing:

• Ensuring all food production, service, and presentation meet standards
• Carrying out catering activities within the budget
• Noting and acting on comments regarding catering
• Purchasing supplies through approved suppliers
• Complying with all Health & Safety at Work Act requirements
• Covering duties in the absence of cooks
• Assisting in nursery rooms as advised by the Nursery Manager or Cook

We are proud to be a Great Place To Work, committed to creating a positive environment for our employees. This aligns with our mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, supporting children’s growth into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. We recognize our dedicated teams as key to delivering exceptional care and education.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; an enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff based on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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