Food Service Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Brandon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group is looking for a Food Service Assistant at Copper Beech Cafe. The role involves food service, cleaning duties, and contributing to a friendly, inclusive work environment. Ideal candidates will have great customer service skills and a passion for sustainability, with opportunities for personal development and employee benefits.

Benefits

High street and online discounts

Company Pension

24/7 employee assistance including remote GP

Mental Health First Aiders

Recognition Scheme

Annual Awards

Personal Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changes.

Responsibilities

• Layout and display food for counter service.
• Assist in serving meals and cleaning up.
• Collect and dispose of waste food and materials.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Team Work

Adaptability

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Vertas Group Limited
Copper beech cafe, Brandon country Park, Bury Road Ip270SU
Casual contract - Zero hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays.
£12.21 per hour

We're looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Food Service Assistant will have:
Great customer service and communication skills.
Passion for sustainability.
A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
Listening and responding to c
leagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include:
Layout and display food for counter service, including receiving prepared meals and checking of temperatures and also the layout of dining room furniture.
Assist in the serving of meals.
Collect and dispose of waste food and materials.
Clean the dining room and put furniture away. Wash-up or clean all items of crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils,
equipment, etc. in accordance with Vertas Catering policies, reporting any faults or defects noticed to the Head of Kitchen.
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits :
Non contractual benefits
· Lifeworks high street and online discounts
· Company Pension
· WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
· Mental Health First Aiders
· Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
· Annual Making the Difference Awards
· Refer a friend rewards
· Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more