Catering Assistant - Prenton, United Kingdom - Birkenhead Sixth Form College

Birkenhead Sixth Form College

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Prenton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

job description

catering assistant.

reports to:
Catering Manager

hours:
Part Time, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11.00am until 14.00pm

salary:
Sixth Form Colleges National Pay Spine Point 03 £21,874 pro rata to £8,015

start date:
As soon as possible

about the role.

The main purpose of the role is to work under the direction of the Catering Manager to perform a variety of tasks within the College's catering facility.

To assist as directed with all aspects of basic food preparation and retail activities
To demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times and to greet all customers helpfully and courteously
To act as a sales assistant in the Catering Facility and to advise customers of any promotional offers in order to maximise sales

main duties.

Customer Service

To demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times and to greet all customers helpfully and courteously
To report any customer comments to the Catering Manager
To act as a sales assistant in the Catering Facility and to advise customers of any promotional offers in order to maximise sales

To keep records (e.g., counter checks and stock sheets as required)
To assist with the preparation and service at special functions

Food Service

To assist as directed with all aspects of basic food preparation and retail activities
To clean and clear food areas
To prepare counters and dining areas for service
To clear and clean counters during service
To clear and clean counters and service equipment after service
To maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety within the workplace
To undertake all aspects in the cleaning of counters, equipment and area in accordance with the Cleaning Schedule and to complete and sign the Cleaning Schedule when the task has been completed.

General

To provide supervision to students using the facility's communal spaces, ensuring that they behave appropriately and by encouraging them to keep the area tidy by disposal of litter and used trays etc
To provide cover for other Catering Assistant duties as required
To comply with any reasonable requests made by the Catering Manager
To be flexible and responsive and take on additional responsibilities and duties commensurate with the post, as directed by the Principal / CEO.

about the College.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and innovative sixth form College.

The College has won multiple national awards, including the UK Sixth Form College of the Year by TES in 2018, and this followed being graded outstanding in all areas by OFSTED.

This year the College was awarded College of the Year by Educate North. All staff play a vital role in the experience that students have with us and ultimately their success.

The College is committed to its core values of
Positivity, Ambition, Resilience and
Thoughtfulness, and these values shape everything we do.

Our ethos is centred on the scientific evidence that tells us that everyone can achieve success through purposeful hard work as opposed to the talent myth, and as such, the College is in itself an engine for social mobility.

person specification.

Qualifications

essential

desirable
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - if not already attained, then the ability to undertake and pass this qualification is necessary

First Aid Appointed Person Certificate or willing to work towards this

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Experience in a similar role

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to organise duties and to work to priorities

Ability to take instructions and to work flexibly as part of a team

Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a sense of humour and perspective

To demonstrate a commitment to
The Colleges values of Positivity, Ambition, Resilience & Thoughtfulness

Personal development and training

Safeguarding & promoting the welfare of students

Equality & diversity

how to apply.

If you are ambitious and determined to make a meaningful difference in one of the country's leading sixth form Colleges then we would be thrilled to have you join our team.

Please complete the Application Form for Support staff_

closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 31stJanuary 2024

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£8,015.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits: