Catering Assistant - London, United Kingdom - The Scout Association

The Scout Association

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a
Catering Assistant to join our amazing Scout Adventure team based in Gilwell Park, Chingford.

Onsite live in accommodation is available.

Salary:
£19,760 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds.

Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world.

We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Catering Assistant:

Scout Adventure exists to provide adventure to young people and has a great team that work together to make it all happen.

This job will be as close to the front line as you can get, ensuring that the young people that come and stay with us have a great time.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about producing great wholesome food for our visitors and team.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills on various levels, From catering to school groups, to Scout groups, from small groups.

You will be given full kitchen training, an opportunity to develop and grow in the role and to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Key responsibilities as our Catering Assistant:

Assisting senior kitchen team members with providing good quality balanced meals for guests during their stay
Keeping our kitchen operation in line with food hygiene and health and safety standards at all times
Assisting with stock control systems and stock rotation
Contribute to the development of the centre; both towards supporting the volunteer and other staff teams, as well as the wider development of the centre
Other tasks as required to ensure that every visitor has a safe and memorable experience

What we are looking for in our Catering Assistant:

Hold a suitable food hygiene qualification (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene) -preferable, but not essential
Able to take instructions and be able to follow through on tasks
Ability to build effective relationships with visitors, volunteers and staff
Skilled collaborator, with the ability to use the skills of those around you to deliver best overall product
Competent IT user

What we can offer you as our Catering Assistant:

Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Be proud to say you're part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 28 days after two years, then increasing again to 32 days after five years (and we don't insist you go camping)
Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
Three extra days over Christmas (that's our gift to you)
Lunch is provided to all staff at the centre when they are working and free beverages are available.

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer