Relief Catering Assistant

K2 Net; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a kitchen assistant to support meal delivery and maintain hygiene standards. The role requires basic catering knowledge and a friendly manner to ensure great customer service. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation and adhering to health protocols. Flexibility in working days and shifts is necessary. Apply now to join a supportive team!

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering setting is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and achieve.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook and Catering Team Leader in service delivery.
• Respond to customer requests for food and drinks.
• Assist in food preparation and handling safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in kitchen.

Skills

Basic catering knowledge

Food preparation skills

Customer service

Record keeping

Job description

Stoke‑On‑Trent
£10 - £12.21 per hour

Job responsibilities

• Support the Cook and Catering Team Leader to provide a great service through the delivery of meals and refreshments.
• Respond to customer requests for hot and cold food and drinks during service hours, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon and evening snacks and buffets when required.
• Be aware of allergens and customer dietary needs, responding appropriately to comments and requests.
• Help with the preparation and cooking of a variety of meals and food hygienically.
• Assist with stock control and ordering of stock, making sure that all food is stored appropriately.
• Work as part of a team in a friendly and supportive environment to provide an effective operation of the kitchen including a high standard of cleanliness in all areas including equipment, service areas, pantry, stores and dining areas.
• Always work within the standards required for health and safety and hygienic operation of a kitchen and service area.
• Assist with maintaining all necessary records and logs for the meal service and general maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas.

What we’re looking for

• Basic catering knowledge and skills from some work experience within a catering setting would be an advantage, but training can be given.
• Basic skills and knowledge of food preparation and service delivery.
• Willingness to learn and achieve.
• Friendly and approachable manner to deliver great customer service.
• Flexible approach able to work a variety of days, shifts, and locations to cover service requirements.
• Understanding of customer needs.
• Understanding and ability to follow key principles of food production and hygiene standards.
• Ability to keep kitchen equipment and service areas clean.
• Ability to perform basic record keeping for the appropriate management of food production service.
• DBS required.

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