Catering Assistant

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 10 hours ago, valid for a day

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Pertemps is recruiting for a Catering Assistant in Edinburgh City Centre to support a public sector client.
The position offers a pay rate of £12.69 per hour and requires candidates to have experience in catering or food service.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 14:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 13:00, with the role being temporary until the end of March 2025, potentially extending.
Key responsibilities include food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas.
Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills, basic food hygiene knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant based in Edinburgh City Centre to support a busy public sector clientLocation - Edinburgh City CentreHours - Mon-Thurs 08.00-14.00 & Fri 08.00-13.00Rate of pay - £12.69 per hourTemporary until end of March 2025 with possible extensionImmediate StartSuccessful candidates will play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services to a commercial building. Working as part of a team, to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and great customer care.Duties to include:

Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a service specification.
Customer service - Interaction with employees and visitors to the building
Setting up the dining room and service area.
Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control
Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.
Cash handling and the use of tills and card readers
Use of catering equipment (training will be provided)
Compliance with regulations, policies, procedures
Daily manual handling including transportation of meal containers.
Handling and safe use of chemicals and equipment, following safe systems of work.
Working without direct supervision and may involve lone working.

Successful candidates will have:

Excellent customer service skills
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
Good communication skills and a 'can do' attitude.
Well-presented and good appearance
Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.
Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time

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