Catering Assistant - Central Government

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Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking a full-time Catering Assistant for a 12-month contract. The role involves operating food services, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates with food service experience and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage service and hospitality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Desirable: Food safety Level 2 training.

Responsibilities

• Operate varied shift working patterns including food services.
• Ensure catering services comply with legislation.
• Provide high standards of customer service and hospitality.

Skills

Food & beverage service

Customer service

Communication

Education

Food safety Level 2 training

Job description

Role: Catering Assistant
REF: 88296
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Marham – full time on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £24.43 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS - Basic

Spinwell is recruiting for a Catering Assistant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Catering Assistant

1. Operate varied shift working patterns including daily food services, daytime & evening functions, bar services, and possible reception and accommodation management duties.
2. Work alongside service personnel & industry partners (ESS) to ensure catering services comply with JSP 456 and ESS policy.
3. Operate & comply with all relevant legislation and local orders.
4. Handle cash accurately and follow profit protection procedures.
5. Undertake stock taking procedures.
6. Perform basic IT input and administrative tasks.
7. Maintain proper dress code and high hygiene standards.
8. Wear correct PPE at all times.
9. Follow all safety systems, including UK food safety, health & safety legislation, and ESS risk assessments.
10. Provide high standards of customer service and hospitality.
11. Remain current with all required competencies and KPIs as per local orders.
12. Maintain high security awareness and reporting culture.

Skills and Experience of the Catering Assistant

1. Experience in food & beverage service and hospitality industry.
2. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
3. Desirable: Food safety Level 2 training.

If you are a Catering Assistant, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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Additional Commitments

Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

Armed Forces Covenant: We guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet the essential criteria.

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