Catering Assistant

Our client is currently seeking a Catering Assistant.

Duties include:

1. The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trust/Company Food Safety Policy (HACCP).
2. Observation of statutory and Trust/Company food hygiene regulations.
3. Serving staff meals in an appetising and attractive manner that complies with the Company’s portion control guidance.
4. Taking and recording of food temperatures and seeking further instruction where these are outside appropriate temperature limits.
5. To assist in the preparation of basic food and simple cooking as required.
6. To be involved in the general cleaning following the appropriate cleaning schedules including general cleaning duties including stacking dishwasher, use of electrical floor scrubber, damp dusting service areas and cleaning of all catering equipment.
7. Appropriate disposal of waste in accordance with instruction ensuring that wastage is kept to a minimum
8. Check stock deliveries into the catering department and complete the appropriate documentation.
9. Ensure stock is dated and stock rotation procedures are observed.
10. Complies with Company/Trust and legislative Health and Safety regulations.
11. Observes the quality control procedure within the Catering Department.
12. Ensure that personal appearance, conduct and customer care are of the highest standard.
13. Ensure vending machines are adequately stocked and records of sales are completed.
14. Operating cash register as required, ensuring the secure handling of cash and sales transactions through correct use of the cash registers and through following procedures as trained by line manager.
15. Ensure that a high standard of personal grooming is maintained including wearing the required uniform and PPE provided.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

– Level 2 Food safety
– Customer service (desirable)
– Experience of working in a similar environment
– Enhanced DBS

Hours are: 6.30am/2.30pm, 7.00am/ 3.00 pm, 11.00am/ 7.00pm or 2.30/9.30