Catering Assistant

Vanta Staffing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate staffing agency is seeking a Catering Assistant in Marlow, UK. This role requires a reliable individual to support kitchen tasks in a corporate deli environment. Key duties involve serving food, preparing beverages, and ensuring a clean workspace. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills, be punctual, and capable of manual work. Flexibility for additional hours is essential. This permanent role offers a salary of GBP16,507.92 annually, with pro-rated holiday entitlements.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual, focused, well-organised and reliable.
• Must be capable of manual work which includes bending, lifting and carrying.
• Excellent customer facing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment.
• Assist with food and drinks service.
• Clean the Deli/kitchen area and manage refuse.

Skills

Customer service skills

Manual handling

Reliability

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are looking for a Catering Assistant to work for our lovely corporate client in Marlow. This exciting opportunity would be ideal for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual with an interest in learning about all aspects of the kitchen including food preparation, cooking and cleaning at their onsite deli.

Permanent. Monday to Thursday 10am - 5pm (26 hr week). Must be flexible to cover a Friday if needed (eg holiday cover etc - paid at the same hourly rate as your normal working hours).

GBP16,507.92 per annum. Holiday would be pro-rated down from FTE of 21 days (plus BH) p.a. increasing by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a maximum overall entitlement of 25 days.

Duties of the Catering Assistant

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the service of food and drinks.
• Work in all areas of the onsite Deli/canteen including the front of house, plate/dish wash.
• Accept and put away food deliveries.
• Support with food prep when required and as directed.
• Set up the Deli front of house ensuring the coffee station is replenished with all requirements for the operation; replenish the display fridges and vending machines.
• Make coffees, teas and other beverages to customers order.
• Ensure that the counters and serving area are clean and ready during opening hours for each service with the correct utensils and condiments available.
• Ensure that the crockery, cutlery are clean and presented correctly.
• Provide an efficient, caring and friendly service to all customers.
• Be able to liaise with the kitchen staff to ensure a constant replenishment of food is on offer.
• Serve hot and cold food to customers in a professional way at all times.
• Operate the till, cash handling and cashing up at the end of the day when required.
• Cleaning the Deli/kitchen area and emptying refuse/waste.

Requirements

• Must be punctual, focused, well-organised and reliable.
• Must be capable of manual work as the role will involve bending, lifting and carrying a variety of products.
• Must be friendly, and have excellent customer facing skills.
• Must be confident and well-presented.