Catering Support Assistant

1 month ago

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Full time

We have a great opportunity for a part time Catering Support Assistant to assist the Cook/Chef in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages to people that attend day services based at the Park View Building.:

This is a permanent role for 20 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

This post offers great variety and would be a perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a kitchen environment.

Duties include:

assist in preparing and cooking meals that are well presented, balanced and nutritious including catering to any special dietary needs, assist in the accurate recording of food temperatures, stock control and rotation of provisions in line with Food Safety requirements, maintain a high standard of cleanliness/hygiene in all areas of the kitchen dining area and equipment. deputise in the absence of the Cook/Chef when required. You will be working with people who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people and dementia so we are looking for someone who is able to deal with customer's needs in a positive and sensitive manner. You will also need to have: Level 2 Food Safety qualification or be willing to work towards An understanding of preparing food or working in a catering/hospitality environmentAn understanding and experience of delivering excellent customer serviceExperience of working effectively in a team In return, we recognise that it is our employees who are central to everything we do. You will be supported by a small and friendly team of co-workers, including Day Service Co-ordinators and Managers who all work together to make a difference to the lives of people living in Solihull. We also offer: Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support serviceFamily and carer friendly policies.Access to the Local Government Pension SchemeEmployee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme. Interviews will be held w/c 19 August 2024 To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Sasha Sonahar, Assistant Manager at

Please note we do not accept CVs.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is required.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring check.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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