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Catering Assistant

Equation Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6JU, England

Salary

£12 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Catering Assistant position offers a pay rate of £12.00 per hour.
  • The role requires a flair for food and the ability to work under pressure, with experience in the catering industry being desirable.
  • The working hours are primarily Monday to Friday, with shifts typically starting in the afternoon and ending by late evening.
  • Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, assisting chefs, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene standards.
  • Candidates should possess a warm personality and high standards of cleanliness, with training provided for dietary requirements.

Catering Assistant

Rate of Pay: 12.00 per hour

Responsible To: Head Chef

Hours of work:

Monday 1pm - finish (usually by 10pm)

Tuesday 1pm - finish (usually by 11pm, can vary)

Wednesday 1pm - finish (usually by 10pm)

Thursday 1pm - finish (usually by 11pm, can vary)

Friday 12pm - 7pm

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

To be the main person responsible for the safe and efficient serving of evening meals, drinks; occasionally other snacks and setting up and clearing away required for these meals. Cleaning and tidying of storage areas, service areas and kitchen as required. Some food preparation and general support of the chefs may also be required prior to dinner.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • To set up dining areas ready for evening meals.
  • Assist chefs with any tasks needed for the meal
  • To help serve dinners alongside another catering assistant each day (Mon-Thu), ensuring anyone with dietary requirements are served the correct meal (support and training will be provided to correctly identify these). Dinner formats are slightly different each day, some are served from a bain-marie, others 'family style' in sharing dishes delivered to the dining room tables.
  • Washing up of pots/pans etc., and washing, drying and putting away of clean crockery/cutlery/glassware etc.
  • Cleaning down kitchen, emptying bins etc., and closing up each night.
  • On Fridays to assist with thoroughly deep cleaning kitchen and service equipment.
  • To maintain the required level of hygiene standards as laid down both legally and in the kitchen.
  • To carry out or attend any training as required.
  • To support colleagues at all times to ensure team work and discipline are maintained.
  • On a daily basis liaise with the Head Chef to the duties needed to be carried out.
  • Assist in keeping up to date records in compliance with due diligence.
  • To comply with and act in accordance with all fire regulations and to adhere to the school's fire policy.
  • To arrive at work at the correct time and in the correct uniform ensuring it is in immaculate condition.
  • To behave in a friendly and hospitable manner.

PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL

  • A flair and enthusiasm for food.
  • Ability to cope under pressure, in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
  • A warm and friendly personality
  • High standards of cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene

DESIRABLE

  • Food hygiene certificate to Level 2
  • Some understanding of food allergies/intolerances, particularly the presence of allergens in foods
  • Experience in the catering industry at some level

We try our best to inform everyone on the status of their application. However, should you not hear back from us within 5 working days, you have unfortunately not been successful in your application for this position.

No language contained within this advertisement is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of protected characteristics, under The Equality Act 2010.

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