General Catering Assistant – 32.5 Hours – Stamford, England

Holroyd Howe; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in the UK seeks a General Catering Assistant to assist the team in food service and maintain high safety standards. Ideal candidates are team-oriented with a can-do attitude, and will receive training in Food Hygiene and Safety. Generous benefits include 30 days holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days holiday

Pension Scheme (5% matched)

Free Meal on Shift

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Keen to learn on the job.
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 or be able to achieve on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service.
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain excellent stock control skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food Safety

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Level 2 Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

General Catering Assistant – 32.5 Hours – Stamford, England

Company Description

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness – “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
• Nurture – “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
• Pride – “We can and we will”
• Planet – “We’re part of a bigger picture”

Job Description

Full Time: 32.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Location: Stamford

You will assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a ‘can do’ attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We’ll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

· Ability to work as part of a team

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

· Keen to learn on the job

· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

· Be honest and trustworthy

· Able to work independently

· Have a can-do approach

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Additional Information

South West Larder offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Christmas Shutdown
• Flexible shift options
• Ongoing Learning, Development & Training
• Access to Occupational Health
• Cycle Scheme
• Pension Scheme (5% matched)
• Free Meal on Shift
• Extra Hour pay per day for using the HPC bus service

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history in order to work on Hinkley Point C. They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.