Catering Assistant - Dundreggan, United Kingdom - Trees for Life

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We are recruiting a Catering Assistant 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.

How to Apply
Please note that CV's will not be accepted.

  • We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team, offering flexibility, competitive pay, great working culture, and much more. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences that enrich our culture and teams._

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

Part-time hours: 35 per week


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

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023

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