Mobile Catering Assistant

3 weeks ago

Merseyside, United Kingdom Food For Thought Ltd. Full time

**Job Title**:Mobile Catering Assistant

**Salary**: £10.35 per hour, annualised (plus optional overtime and travel expenses)

**Hours**:Up to 30 hrs per week (term time only, Monday
- Friday)

**Location**:Partner schools across Merseyside

**Why work for Food For Thought?**

We are a not-for profit company with a passion for nurturing the bodies and minds of the young people of Liverpool through healthy and nutritious food.

We are proudly a National Living Wage Employer and we care greatly about the teams who work for us as we can only deliver our vision with their commitment and support.

As well as excellent hourly rates, statutory pension, uniform, travel expenses and optional overtime, employees can benefit from;
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your financial, mental and physical wellbeing
- Training and career progression
- Flexible, family friendly and sociable working hours

**Background on the organisation and role**:
Food For Thought is a not-for-profit school meal catering company based in Liverpool. We are passionate about providing healthy school meals for the children and young people in the 80+ schools we work with.

Food For Thought is in an exciting phase of growth and we have the opportunity to increase our existing workforce of Mobile Catering Assistants.

We are a unique company involved in diverse projects on a daily basis. We would welcome a new team member who has a ‘can do and will do’ attitude, is willing to co-operate with Food For Thought colleagues and staff in the schools we work with, has a flexible approach to work and is committed to their own personal and professional development.

**Primary purpose of the job**:
To work in our partner schools, providing cover for staff absences and support staff in a professional manner.

Our Mobile Catering Assistants help provide nutritious, balanced and value-for-money meals to children every lunchtime under the direction of the Catering Manager.

Mobile Catering Assistants must be willing and able to travel to various schools across Merseyside and will need to be confident using public transport or preferably own a reliable car. If using your own vehicle you must have a driver’s licence and relevant insurance. Employees are reimbursed for all travel expenses.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Preparing basic food items within agreed cooking methods
- Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and dining area.
- Ensuring that the cleaning schedule is completed as required.
- Assisting with the serving of all meals and beverages.
- Supporting the onsite catering team with all duties, such as, dining room set up and clean up.
- Ensuring that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy.
- Check and store deliveries with due diligence, following safe food practices and procedures.
- Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
- Following all safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Has previous experience in a similar role.
- Has excellent customer service skills.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Is accurate with attention to detail.
- Is a team player.

**Mobile Catering Assistant - Person Specification**

**E = Essential D = Desirable**

**A = Application Form I = Interview R = Reference**

**Method of Assessment**

Experience of working in a busy catering environment E I/A

Working in educational environment D I/A

Able to work as part of a team E A

Able to prepare a variety of healthy, nutritious meals E I/A

Able to use a variety of kitchen tools/equipment E I/A

Some knowledge of allergies, ethical and religious dietary requirements D I/A

Good time management E I/A

Able to endure physical labour for extended periods (e.g. standing up for prolonged periods) E I/A

The physical ability to lift up to 16kg, held close to the body at waist height E A

Ability to use own initiative E I/A

Excellent timekeeping E I/R

Knowledge of various neighbourhoods within Merseyside and how to get to them by car public transport D I/A

Hold a full, current UK driving licence D A/I

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £10.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Wellness programme

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- School

Shift:

- Day shift

Work Location: On the road

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