Catering Assistant

1 day ago

Wigan, United Kingdom Mellors Catering Services Full time

Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for a:
**CATERING ASSISTANT 799**

Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.

From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.

Our Mission is**:Top quality service and food create happy and successful people**

Job Details:
Environment: School

Hours: 16 hours per week (Mon-Fri 10:00am-1:25pm)

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Location: Parbold Lancashire

Hourly rate: £9.50 per hour but equated

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 as directed by the Unit Manager. The responsibilities are shared within the team 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 / council 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 Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: £9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wigan, WN8 7HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

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