Catering Assistant

Croda Singapore; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Free lunch in on-site restaurant

Access to share plans

Generous parental leave

Free car parking on Croda sites

Job summary

Croda is hiring a Catering Assistant to support all aspects of catering operations at site locations. The role involves sandwich preparation, vegetable prep, food service, and occasional travel to local sites to support catering and delivery activities.

Ideal candidates will have catering experience, good communication, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work well in a team. A basic understanding of food handling and preparation is required, with a food hygiene certificate desirable but

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a catering environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine ‘can do’ attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A good understanding of basic food handling and food preparation practices
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable, but not essential

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and production of hot and cold meals across our Cowick Hall and Rawcliffe Bridge sites
• Preparing sandwiches, salads, buffets, while assisting chefs with food production as required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and serving areas
• Assisting with the set-up and clearing of catering areas for daily service and events

Skills

Catering experience

Communication

Proactive attitude

Team player

Organisational skills

Food handling

Food hygiene certificate desirable

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart scienceto improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Catering Assistant to support all aspects of our catering operations. This varied role will include sandwich preparation, vegetable preparation, food service, and occasional travel to local sites to support catering and delivery activities.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in a catering environment
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine ‘can do’ attitude
  
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
  
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm in a busy, fast-paced environment
  
• A good understanding of basic food handling and food preparation practices
  
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable, but not essential

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the preparation and production of hot and cold meals across our Cowick Hall and Rawcliffe Bridge sites
  
• Preparing sandwiches, salads, buffets, while assisting chefs with food production as required
  
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and serving areas
  
• Assisting with the set-up and clearing of catering areas for daily service and events

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
  
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
  
• Access to share plans
  
• Generous parental leave
  
• Free car parking on Croda sites

Inaddition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*,Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
*Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values ofResponsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building aninclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity,religion or belief.