General Catering Assistant / Barista

BaxterStorey UK; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Kingswood seeks enthusiastic staff to assist in food service. You will ensure high standards in food handling, prepare tea and coffee points, and serve meals in various settings. The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills and be able to adapt to various shifts. Join a supportive team that values learning and growth, creating a meaningful hospitality legacy together.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn on the job.
• Previous experience in hospitality or food service would benefit.
• A flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Catering Supervisors in food service.
• Ensure food is handled according to safety standards.
• Deliver and maintain standards at tea & coffee points.
• Support service in various dining areas.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication abilities

Ability to work efficiently

Team player

Physical stamina

Flexibility to work various shifts

Hygienic approach

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (or ability to achieve)

Food hygiene certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

You will assist the Catering Supervisors in all aspects of food service.

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 standards at tea & coffee points, coffee shop and restaurant.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Full ownership of tea & coffee points.
• Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments at coffee shop and restaurant
• Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
• Support, operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to : Serveries, Retail, Hospitality, Functions, Coffee Shops.
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site with a paid travel
• Ensure the relevant deliveriesare stored in the correct areas of the site

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

• Ability to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours (occasionally starting at 5am or 6am)
• Be supportive of colleagues
• Keen to learn on the job
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Hygienic approach and manner

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage service techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a supportive attitude towards colleagues
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and carry trolley
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Previous experience in hospitality or food service would benefit
• Food hygiene certificate is preferred, but training can be provided
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values :

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested?

Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

ED&I statement

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Join us, and bring your unique perspective to our team.