Catering Assistant – Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Holroyd Howe; Amersham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Amersham is seeking a full-time Catering Assistant to support the Chefs with food service during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The role offers flexible shifts and comprehensive training, perfect for individuals passionate about providing excellent customer service. Applicants should be enthused to work in a team-oriented environment and uphold high food safety standards. A full benefits package is offered, including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Reward & recognition schemes

28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service environment is an advantage but not essential.
• High standards of customer service required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chefs in all aspects of food service including serving and preparation.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in food handling.
• Ensure excellent stock control and record checks as required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Catering Assistant – Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools, colleges and residential centres. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Catering Assistant we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern.

We are operating 7 days a week. Monday to Sunday from 7:00 till 20:00 including weekends.

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Location: Woodrow High House, Amersham, HP7 0QG

Due to the location of the site, will be preferably to have your own car.

During breakfast, lunch and dinner services you will assist the Chefs in all aspects of food service, including serving customers, food preparation, cleaning equipment, washing up and cleaning.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a ‘can do’ attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available, however you will need a degree of flexibility as these range from 7am to 8pm, 5 days of 7 including some weekends

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We’ll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business

Qualifications

Experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given and development opportunities are available

Additional Information

Woodrow High House offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

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