Catering Assistant – Breakfast & Lunch Service (Mon–Fri)

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant in Peterborough (PE7). The role involves assisting with breakfast and lunch service, setting up service areas, handling transactions, and helping with daily catering operations in a busy workplace.

The ideal candidate has catering or hospitality experience, a positive attitude, good customer service, and a strong sense of hygiene.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service or a similar environment is desirable.
• Confident communicating with customers and working as part of a team.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early morning starts.
• Able to work efficiently during busy breakfast and lunch services.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with breakfast and lunch service, ensuring customers receive a friendly and efficient service.
• Setting up and clearing down counters and service areas.
• Operating the till and handling customer transactions.
• Preparing basic food items, including sandwiches, salads and other light refreshments.
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment (pot wash).
• Clearing plates, emptying bins and maintaining clean dining areas.
• Sweeping, mopping and wiping down surfaces to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
• Restocking confectionery, refreshments and other catering supplies.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks where required.
• Supporting the wider catering team with general duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant in Peterborough (PE7). The role involves assisting with breakfast and lunch service, setting up service areas, handling transactions, and helping with daily catering operations in a busy workplace.

The ideal candidate has catering or hospitality experience, a positive attitude, good customer service, and a strong sense of hygiene.