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Title: General Catering Assistant

Location: Kingswood, Surrey, KT20 6RP

Contract: Full time, 40 Hours per week - Monday - Friday (flexibility required on hours, occasionally early start at 6am)

Salary: £13.90 an hour

Exciting opportunity at client's location to start your catering journey with us.

We're looking for an opened minded individual with flexibility to look after tea & coffee points, work at coffee shop as barista and be able to support restaurant when needed.

The role requires heavy lifting of goods and delivering milks to tea/coffee points.

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• On site gym
• 3 volunteering days
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you exude positivity? Are you personable and attentive? Do you have what it takes to provide service as exceptional as our stunning client spaces? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that's why we're looking for a Catering assistantwho strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the contract catering industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that helps us to stand out, that's why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you're a General Catering Assistantwho thrives on delivering impeccable service in a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

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 deliveries are 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

• 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

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!

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.

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.