Catering Assistant

6 months ago


Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Care Dorset Limited Full time

“We are **people focused**. We are **genuine**. We have **integrity**. We will **develop**. We are a **team**.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Do you have a passion for creating tasty and nutritious meals? Do you like supporting people while working with passion? If so, this role could be just for you.

Location**:Castleman House, **Salisbury Road, Blandford
- **£11.79 - £12.19 per hour**:

- **17.5** hours per week
- Refer a friend scheme up to **£300**:

- Care Dorset offers **fantastic benefits**:

- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension
- Support and inclusive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package

**About the role**:
The Assistant Cook supports the Cook Manager in the smooth and safe operation of the catering facility. Specifically participate in the provision of a range of nutritious meals which take account of specific dietary requirements, ensuring meals are prepared in a clean and safe environment and ensuring infection control and hygiene policies and procedures are followed.

**Person Specification Must haves**:

- Good food hygiene knowledge
- Practical cooking skills
- Some experience of working in a kitchen doing food preparation
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, e.g. COSHH

**Good to have**:

- Basic food hygiene certificate
- City & Guilds 706 1&2 equivalent
- Menu planning Knowledge of ordering
- Supervision of staff
- Adaptable and able to provide cover in the Cook’s absence.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.67-£12.19 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Care Dorset, as an organisation, is not able to provide sponsorship. Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

**Location**:

- Blandford Forum, DT11 7HS (preferred)

Work Location: In person


  • Catering Assistant

    5 months ago


    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

    Company Description **£10.42 an hour** Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of...

  • Catering Assistant

    5 months ago


    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

    Company Description **£10.42 an hour** Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of...


  • Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Holroyd Howe. As a key member of our catering team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality food services to our clients.Key Responsibilities• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to our clients• Maintain a clean and safe working...

  • Catering Assistant

    5 months ago


    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

    Various shifts required: - Thursday 14.00 - 20.00 - Friday 14:00 - 20:00 - Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 20:00 - Sunday 10:00 - 20:00 **Qualifications**: - Ideally have experience working within Education catering - Have good Health & Safety knowledge - Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused - Fun and enthusiastic - Have excellent...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Aspens Services Full time

    SummaryAbout us: Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Bryanston School Full time

    Full-time_ Some experience is desirable in catering, but not essential, as training will be given. Bryanston offers good rates of pay and excellent terms and conditions, including: - Free parking - Free uniform - Free meals on duty - Free gym membership and access to our state of the art sports facilities including a 25m indoor swimming pool, including...


  • Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub Full time

    About the Role: We are recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join our contract catering unit located a short drive from Blandford. This is a busy site catering for high volumes using fresh ingredients.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and cook high-quality meals for our clientsWork closely with the Head Chef to maintain kitchen standardsAssist with menu...


  • Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub Full time

    Job Title: Sous ChefJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our contract catering unit located near Blandford. This is a busy site catering for high volumes using fresh ingredients. You will be working for one of the industry's leading contract catering companies, Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub.Key Information:* £16.72 per hour,...

  • Retail Assistant

    5 months ago


    Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most of all, join a...

  • Educational Assistant

    20 hours ago


    Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time

    Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? GSL Education is seeking enthusiastic graduates to work as Trainee Teachers in our local school based in Blandford. This all-through school, catering for primary and secondary aged students, offers a unique teaching environment that supports students who have been excluded from...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most of all, join a...


  • Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub Full time

    Key Responsibilities:* Provide exceptional culinary leadership in a busy contract catering unit* Oversee high-volume food preparation using fresh ingredients* Collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences* Ensure efficient workflow and team productivityWork Details:* Hourly rate: £16.72* Hours: 37.5 hours per week* 5/7 days a...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most of all, join a...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most of all, join a...


  • Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub Full time

    Key Responsibilities:As a highly skilled Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes. You will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standards and presented in a visually appealing way.Key Information:* £16.72 per hour, working 37.5...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom ESS Full time

    **What you'll be doing**: We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom ESS Full time

    **What you'll be doing**: We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    **What you'll be doing**: We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel are working with a Special Educational Needs School in the Blandford Forum area who are in need of some additional support. This school caters for pupils aged 4-19, supporting with Autism. Due to the severity of the pupils needs the school are looking for Teaching Assistants who are nurting and can handle challenging behaviour. The role...


  • Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    **Customer Services Assistant - Blandford Camp** - £10.70 per hour - 0 hour position We're looking for a Customer Service Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for ESS at one of our many sites where we provide catering and cleaning services to the military and Ministry of Defence. You'll join a team that...