Catering Assistant

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Yeovil seeks a Kitchen Instructor to mentor students in the production kitchen. Responsibilities include guiding students and assisting with service operations. Ideal candidates have customer service experience and a passion for hospitality. This full-time role offers an annual salary of £19,155.34 and generous benefits including a pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused food environment.
• Ability to work weekdays from 7.00am to 3.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and mentor learners in the production kitchen.
• Supervise students and trainees.
• Support the day-to-day preparation and running of the service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Passion for hospitality

Excellent interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

In this fast-paced role, you'll work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Deputy, playing a vital part in inspiring and instructing our learners in the production kitchen. You'll have the chance to instruct and mentor learners, helping them develop vital skills for running the Food Hall during college hours whilst supporting the day-to-day preparation and running of the service. Your role will be essential in supervising students and trainees, guiding their growth as they embark on their hospitality careers.

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience within a customer focussed food environment.
• A passion for the hospitality industry.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An excellent team player.
• Able to work weekdays from 7.00am to 3.00pm.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Annual Salary: £19,155.34
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, Term Time only
• Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Access to free staff parking

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