General Assistant - Catering

Berry Recruitment; Tuckingmill; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking a Temporary General Assistant (Catering Assistant / Kitchen Porter) to support a busy office canteen in Camborne for a short-term assignment. This hands-on role combines catering and kitchen porter duties, ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and delivering excellent customer service.

Duties include food prep, serving, cleaning, washing dishes, stock support and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
• Previous catering, hospitality or kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing straightforward food items.
• Serving food and beverages over the counter.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing dishes, utensils and catering equipment.
• Supporting stock management and replenishment.
• Following all Health & Safety, food hygiene and allergen regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Temporary General Assistant (Catering Assistant / Kitchen Porter)

Camborne, Cornwall
£12.71 per hour
15th - 17th September
8:30am - 2:30pm

We're looking for a General Assistant to support a busy office canteen in Camborne for a short-term assignment.

This hands-on role combines Catering Assistant and Kitchen Porter duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy catering environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing straightforward food items.
• Serving food and beverages over the counter.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing dishes, utensils and catering equipment.
• Supporting stock management and replenishment.
• Following all Health & Safety, food hygiene and allergen regulations.

What we're looking for:

• Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
• Previous catering, hospitality or kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

• Weekly pay
• Friendly team environment
• Immediate start

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.