Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

• Location: Hutton, Preston
• Job Type: Full-time 32 hours per week Monday – Thursday 11.45 – 19.00 Friday – 11.45 – 5.45
• Salary: £12.07 per hour
• Full Valid Driving License Essential

We are looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join a catering team. You will assist in the preparation of food, servicing of meals, and general catering duties while promoting the catering facilities and participating in promotional events.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Undertake basic food preparation duties, including breakfast production, preparing vegetables, fruit, salad, and cold buffets.
• Serve and present meals and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner, ensuring high quality and standard.
• Conduct temperature monitoring and complete relevant documentation as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen area, adhering to cleaning schedules and performing deep cleans.
• Assist in stock taking, storage of stock, and handling deliveries.
• Take payment for food, manage food signing sheets, and address food-related queries.
• Check, fill, and clean vending/coffee machines and handle cash as required.
• Comply with all relevant Food Hygiene & Health and Safety regulations.
• Report any accidents/incidents immediately and complete necessary documents.
• Provide service for out-of-hours emergency catering and planned operational events.
• Transport goods, equipment, and foodstuff using pool vehicles as directed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene and health and safety.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions related to food preparation, storage, and service delivery.
• Full valid driving licence and willingness to travel on Constabulary business as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary paid weekly
• Monday – Friday No Weekend Work
• Being part of a team that values service and quality

To apply for the Food Service Assistant position, please submit your CV to