Food Service Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Vertas Group Limited Full time

Food Service Assistant – Vertas Group Limited

Ranelagh Primary School

10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Monday to Friday: 11.00am - 13.00pm

£11.44 per hour

We're looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Food Service Assistant will have:

Great customer service and communication skills.
Passion for sustainability.
A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
Listening and responding to c
leagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include:

Layout and display food for counter service, including receiving prepared meals and checking of temperatures and also the layout of dining room furniture.
Assist in the serving of meals.
Collect and dispose of waste food and materials.
Clean the dining room and put furniture away. Wash-up or clean all items of crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils,
equipment, etc. in accordance with Vertas Catering policies, reporting any faults or defects noticed to the Head of Kitchen.

Vertas is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Benefits :

Non contractual benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited



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