Catering Assistant

7 days ago

Dewsbury, United Kingdom Mellors Full time

Job Details:
Environment: Education

Hours: 0 hours casual covering term time

Contract: Casual

Basic rate per hour: £10.42

Location: Valley Dr, Thornhill, Dewsbury WF12 0HE

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Accountable To: Unit Manager

Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines.

As a Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the unit, The responsibilities are shared within the teams and include preparing, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.

Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will ensure that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and school policy and procedure.

You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.

**Duties**:

- Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
- Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
- Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
- Cleaning kitchen, it’s surrounds and equipment
- General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
- Using the equipment as directed by Unit Manager
- Preparation of dining area
- Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulation are adhered to at all times
- Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems
- Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions
- Participate in training and development
- Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Unit Manager

**Skills**:Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
- Polite and friendly
- Punctual
- Work well under pressure
- Basic understanding of food hygiene would be advantageous
- Experience of working with food previously is desirable
- Neat and tidy in appearance
- A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Catering: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ZH1163

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