Catering Assistant (PT - 13 hpw)

First Mile; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic waste management company in Newark on Trent is looking for a part-time Catering Assistant. This role includes assisting in preparing and serving food and drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience in food service, and a strong understanding of hygiene regulations. Attractive benefits, including a competitive salary, company pension, and opportunities for career development, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Career development and training opportunities

On-site subsidised canteen

Subsidised gym memberships

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a food service environment.
• Familiarity with food hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage roles within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and sale of food and drinks.
• Take and process orders for meals and drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the canteen.
• Ensure the Eatzone is adequately stocked.
• Clean canteen equipment and serve customers.
• Adhere to food hygiene standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organisation skills

Time management abilities

Numerate

Teamwork

Attention to cleanliness

Education

Experience of working for a food outlet/retailer

Understanding of work health and safety

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant!

We're seeking an enthusiastic part-time Catering Assistant to join our passionate team in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

About us

We specialise in bespoke recycling and waste management solutions. We're dedicated to partnering with suppliers who share our values and align with our customers' needs. Our approach focuses on enhancing Corporate Social Responsibilities, maximising recycling efforts, and delivering significant cost savings.

We foster an inclusive environment where every employee feels welcomed and valued. We promote equality of opportunity, embracing a diverse range of talent and perspectives to drive innovation and excellence. We fully embrace new ideas and challenge old practises to find the very best solutions for our customers, suppliers, and people.

About the Role

The Catering Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and sale of food and drinks from the Company’s Eatzone canteen facility.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Taking and processing orders for meals, snacks and drinks for Greenzone employees
• Ensuring the Eatzone is adequately stocked at all times
• Assisting in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Eatzone environment
• Assisting in the preparation of food to be sold through Eatzone
• Cleaning all canteen equipment, including but not limited to shelves and fridges
• Serving customers of Eatzone
• Full adherence to food hygiene and handling standards
• Any other duties as delegated by the Catering Manager
• Taking payments via electronic payment system and keep appropriate records
• Working additional hours as required to cover team absence (i.e. holidays, sickness etc) to ensure adequate cover in the department

About You

Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organisation and time management abilities
• Numerate
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention to cleanliness

Knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working for a food outlet/ retailer
• Understanding of work health and safety and food hygiene

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Company Pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Eatzone – our on-site subsidised canteen
• Subsidised gym memberships
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme