Relief Catering Assistant

Honeycomb Group; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Relief Catering Assistant to join their team. The role involves delivering meals and refreshments to customers in independent living villages while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer service. Candidates should have basic knowledge of catering and a willingness to learn. This position offers flexible hours with a pay rate ranging from £10 to £12.21 an hour.

Qualifications

• Experience within a catering setting is advantageous but not required.
• Willingness to learn and achieve is essential.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary needs is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook and Catering Team Leader.
• Respond to customer requests for food and drinks.
• Assist with meal preparation and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Basic catering knowledge and skills

Customer service skills

Ability to follow food hygiene standards

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Relief Catering Assistant

Stoke-On-Trent

£10 - £12.21 an hour

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our catering team and support them on an ad-hoc basis. You’ll be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver meals and refreshments to customers living in our independent living villages across Stoke-on-Trent. Ensuring a high standard of customer service and health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Job requirements

To support the Cook and Catering Team Leader to provide a great service through the delivery of meals and refreshments.

Respond to customer requests for hot and cold food and drinks during service hours, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon and evening snacks and buffets when required.

To be aware of allergens and customer dietary needs, responding appropriately to comments and requests.

Help with the preparation and cooking of a variety of meals and food hygienically.

Assist with stock control and ordering of stock, making sure that all food is stored appropriately.

To work as part of a team in a friendly and supportive environment to provide an effective operation of the kitchen including a high standard of cleanliness in all areas including equipment, service areas, pantry, stores and dining areas.

To always work within the standards required for health and safety and hygienic operation of a kitchen and service area.

To assist with maintaining all necessary records and logs for the meal service and general maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas.

What we’re looking for

Basic catering knowledge and skills from some work experience within a catering setting would be an advantage, but training can be given.

Basic skills and knowledge of food preparation and service delivery.

A willingness to learn and achieve.

A friendly and approachable manner to deliver great customer service.

A flexible approach able to work a variety of days, shifts, and locations to cover service requirements.

An understanding of customer needs.

An understanding and ability to follow key principles of food production and hygiene standards.

Someone who can keep kitchen equipment and service areas clean.

An ability to perform basic record keeping for the appropriate management of food production service.

DBS required.

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