Senior Catering Assistant

1 month ago


Cambridge CB, Cambridge, United Kingdom BLW Recruitment LTD Full time

Salary & Benefits:

£26,708.23

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job Summary:

Service includes formal dining arrangements and cafeteria provision, as well as high end functions, feasts, weddings and occasional outside catering. This is a supervisory position which covers a variety of tasks including supporting the Hall Manager and Assistant Hall Managers in providing an efficient and professional catering service to the College.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of rooms for catering services served in the Cafeteria, Hall, Masters Lodge, Mong Hall and various other meeting rooms.
  • Daily supervision of the Cafeteria.
  • Supervision of meetings and events taking place in all of the various Dining Halls, Meeting Rooms and external locations in College.
  • Overseeing the provision of drink services provided at events held in College - excludes the College Bar.
  • In liaison with the Catering Administrator assist with ordering food and non-food items overseeing correct rotation and helping to maintain stock levels and reduce wastage.
  • In liaison with the Catering Administrator assist with receiving deliveries, checking them against orders and keeping accurate records.
  • Oversee the correct operation of the tills and correct recording of meals consumed.
  • Assist with ensuring high levels of food safety, utilising the College risk assessment procedures, HACCP and adhering to the COSHH guidelines.
  • Assist with stock takes and cellar maintenance.
  • Assist with ensuring the cleanliness of all rooms used for catering service, maintaining cleaning schedules and reporting any maintenance issues.
  • Being aware of the security of the College silverware.
  • Maintaining the stocks of cutlery, crockery and table linen.
  • Overseeing the casual catering assistants and assisting with their induction and training.
  • Maintain cleanliness of ancillary office and staff areas of the department.
  • Assisting in the maintenance of discipline in Hall.
  • Supporting and where necessary, deputising for the Assistant Hall Managers in their absence.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post-holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required and all employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the College.

General Responsibilities:

  • To take part in the Colleges appraisal scheme and to undertake training as required.
  • To be responsible for your own health and safety in the workplace.
  • To fully comply with all the Colleges policies including equality of opportunity and data protection.
  • To undertake any other reasonable request or duties commensurate with your post.

Person Specification:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to achieve and maintain high levels of service and hygiene
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy
  • Food & Beverage Service NVQ 2

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,708.23 per year

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Work days:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Catering: 1 year (preferred)
  • Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
  • Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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