Catering Assistant / Kitchen

Our client is looking for x2 Catering / Kitchen assistants to join their professional team.

Located on the outskirts of York, our client is a high standard events and dining venue. Transport is highly beneficial due to the location.

You will be required to carry out daily food preparation; assist in the production of hot and cold food in accordance with the menu and guidelines to high standards of presentation and quality.

Duties:

Carry out all aspects of preparation and presentation of food as per the daily menus and agreed recipes
All duties must be carried out in compliance with all statutory, Estate Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
Ensure that all food is presented and served in a clean and hygienic environment
Assist in ensuring that a high quality food offer is available and displayed appropriately during service times
Daily and deep cleaning as required in line with cleaning policy and daily check sheets
Assist in the checking and storing of deliveries
Provide high levels of personal standards of performance, hygiene and appearance at all times, wearing the correct company uniform at all times and ensuring it is clean and pressed
Communicate well, and to demonstrate a pleasant and polite personality to both customers and fellow team members
Assist at any special functions, some of which may occur outside working hours.
Report any customer complaints or compliments and take some remedial action if at all possible.
Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or any other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.
Attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary.
Relieve in other areas during periods of holidays and sickness.
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by a senior manager or Chef
This job description is not an exhaustive list and the employee in this position may be verbally asked to perform other duties/tasks from time to timeRequirements:

Previous food preparation experience within a kitchen environment
Ability to work within a team or on own initiative as required
Flexible approach to duties undertaken
Honesty and a high level of integrity
Enthusiasm and capacity for hard work
Systematic and cheerful approach with a ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to work weekends
Ability to remain professional, calm and work safely within a fast paced environmentDesirable:

A current Food Hygiene qualification
Formal cooking/catering qualification/training

Salary: £26,000per year