Catering Assistant - Bilston, United Kingdom - Mellors Catering Services

Mellors Catering Services

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Bilston, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for

CATERING ASSISTANT

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:

Accountable To:
Catering 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 Catering Manager ensuring a successful catering operation on a daily basis.

The responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparing food, serving customers, cleaning duties, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, maintaining the efficient running of the kitchen and using 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.

Duties:

Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
Operating a till where required and handling cash or using cashless systems
Cleaning kitchen, its surrounds and equipment
General kitchen duties e.g. washing up, wiping tables
Using the equipment as directed by Catering Manager
Preparation of dining area
Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations 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
Promote healthy eating to our customers
Ensure policies and procedures are understood and complied with e.g. safeguarding procedures for school environments
Participate in training and development
Supporting the Catering Manager ensuring all tasks are completed by the end of each day
Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Catering 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

An enhanced DBS check will be applicable for school sites.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 18.75 per week

Salary:
£10.42 per hour

Schedule: