General Catering Assistant - Kent College - Canterbury

Holroyd Howe; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant committed to providing excellent food services to children in schools. This role involves serving meals, ensuring cleanliness, and collaborating with staff to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, strong customer service skills, and flexibility in solving challenges. The position includes benefits such as career development, free meals at work, and recognition schemes, making it an exciting opportunity in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Reward & recognition schemes

Pension scheme

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is often a plus.
• Some knowledge of food safety and cleaning practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide excellent service by attending to customer requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a smooth operation.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Service - serve food and beverages in a friendly and professional manner. Ensure that needs and requests are efficiently and effectively addressed Customer Service - provide excellent service by paying attention to detail and being attentive to any customer requirements on their customer journey. Answering questions and addressing any concerns in a friendly manner Teamwork - collaborate with all other staff to ensure the smooth flow of operations and support and contribute to creating an inclusive and safe working environment Adherence to Regulations - comply with health and safety regulations, as well as any specific food service or catering guidelines established on location Cleanliness - maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas, We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients. Have a contagious passion for food and/or customer service You draw satisfaction from working within a collaborative and inclusive team environment Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is often a plus Some knowledge of food safety and Cleaning practices Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
• Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Catering Assistant we're looking for?

Benefits

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary