General Assistant

Dine Contract Catering; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Dine Contract Catering seeks a General Assistant to ensure smooth operations on a part-time basis, contracted for 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will assist with serving food, maintaining hygiene standards, and contribute positively to the team. This role offers opportunities for growth within a supportive company that values its staff.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Discounts on travel and groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Awareness of food & hygiene standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Confident working in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with food and beverages.
• Maintain health and hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock management and preparation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Hygiene Awareness

Job description

View more categories View less categories Job Type Front of House ,Food & Beverage Sector Catering & Food Services Contract Type Part Time/Flexible

We're currently recruiting a dedicated General Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a General Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To serve customers with hot and cold food and beverages during service times.
• To ensure all displays, counters and seating areas comply with company and statutory health and hygiene requirements
• To assist in the preparation of hospitality as required
• To assist with deliveries - Storing, rotating, stock taking, temperature checks
• To clean all work areas during and after use and remove all waste to the appropriate area
• To receive stock, store and check for quality and quantity; ensuring that all stock is dated and rotated and that all areas are fully stocked.
• Assist in the kitchen and pot wash area.
• Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required

Our ideal General Assistant will:

• Awareness of food & hygiene standards
• The ability to communicate effectively
  
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a kitchen environment

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. ThatÕs why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/2304/99870001/52474105/R/WJ #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Company

We are an innovative and award winning catering company. We have a successful track record of doing things differently for over 22 years, delivering exceptional food prepared with flair and total regard for the health and well-being of our customers. We operate 211 client's catering facilities across the UK in the business & industry sector and have an annual turnover of £42 million.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.

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