Catering Assistant - Dundreggan, United Kingdom - Trees for Life

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We are recruiting for our flagship Rewilding Visitor Centre based at Dundreggan in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Some of these posts will be full time or part time, with no split shifts

Overall Purpose of the Job


The cafe and kitchen will be serving snacks, lunches, cakes and various beverages to the estimated 40,000 visitors a year, including those using the residential facilities that will be available for groups.

The role will be part of a small team of catering staff working in the kitchen and cafe, responsible for preparing and serving all meals as part of the Rewilding Centre experience.

As a Catering Assistant at our flagship Rewilding Centre, you will assist with the service and preparation of food and beverages throughout the centre to a high standard and with a friendly and professional manner.

Key Liaisons


Cafe Supervisor, Head Chef, Catering team, Education & Visitor Experience Manager, Education & Visitor Experience team, Facilities Manager, Facilities team, Rewilding Centre Director and wider Dundreggan Estate team.

Members of the public, visitors and groups.

Scope, Accountability and Resources

This role will have a wide ranging and varied scope as part of the Rewilding Centre Catering team.

Under the supervision of the Cafe Supervisor the role will be accountable for:

serving food for all meals in line with the Cafe food service plan, food preparation, customer experience, implementation of quality control systems, implementation of food hygiene/health & safety systems.


Resources:
the role has a fully equipped Cafe, fitted kitchen, servery and range of equipment. Key responsibilities Assisting with the preparation and serving of all meals and beverages to customers. Supporting the kitchen team as necessary.

Liaising with the Cafe Supervisor/Head Chef to make sure there is an adequate choice of menu items throughout the day.

Knowing what is on the menu and what it contains. Making sure allergy and dietary information is clearly displayed for all food/drink.

Ensuring that the service areas are clean and tidy at all times and food hygiene/health and safety regulations are followed.

Maintaining outstanding levels of customer service, processing sales quickly, accurately and efficient use of till operations. Assist with the cleaning of all crockery, cutlery and service utensils within the centre.


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


Salary:
From £10.90 per hour


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dundreggan Rewilding Centre: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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