RF-2606-30 - Food Service Assistant

Mount Charles; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ paid holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Education Advisory Service

Career Development and Training

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Mount Charles, a leading facilities management company in Belfast, is looking for a Food Service Assistant to join their team at Spirit Queens Island. This role involves providing excellent customer service, assisting in food preparation, and adhering to health and hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate will have food handling experience, strong attention to detail, and a passion for customer service. The position offers 28 days of paid holiday, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous food handling experience.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Effective communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and friendly service to customers.
• Comply with HACCP regulations and Health, Safety & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures.
• Report any Health and Safety issues to the Line Manager.
• Work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Food handling experience

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Self-motivated

Flexible attitude

Job description

If you are a customer focused individual who wants to join a fun and family‑oriented food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves:

Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team based at Spirit Queens Island, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working Pattern

• 32 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Friday 7:30am - 11:30am

Rewards

• 28 days’ paid holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Financial Education / Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Career Development and Training
• Uniform Provided

The Role

• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Comply with all HACCP (Hazard analysis of critical control points) regulations and all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures, completing records and operating the till as required.
• Report defective equipment/ utensils/ work and floor surfaces or any other Health and Safety issues etc. to your Line Manager.
• A close working relationship with the team is important to these roles. It is essential that you can work as part of a team, as well as on your own and can communicate effectively at all levels.

The Person

• Previous food handling experience.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self‑motivated, working independently and on own initiative.
• Flexible with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis.

Equal Opportunities and Further Information

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short‑listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE