Catering Assistant - Erskine, United Kingdom - LittleInch Ltd
Description
A catering assistant (also known as a kitchen assistant or kitchen porter) cleans kitchens, taking care of all aspects of hygiene as well as helping to prepare food and serve it to residents.
The role of a catering assistant is to help out in the kitchen and to be responsible for hygiene and cleanliness within food preparation areas.
Catering assistants are also responsible for carrying out basic food preparation tasks, such as washing and peeling food, organise the store room, as well as being responsible for unloading deliveries from suppliers.
A catering assistant may be asked to clean and cut up meat, fish and vegetables, as well as operate machinery.
It is important that catering assistants are good communicators, not only to succeed in their contact with residents but also their co-workers.
They must also be able to operate as part of a team, as will be working alongside head chefs, carers, and care home managers.
Hours can vary, and shifts may be part time or full time. Working at weekends, and on public holidays is expected.Responsibilities
Cleaning the kitchen, including washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls.
Carrying out basic food hygiene preparation tasks.
Ensure chefs are equipped with the food and tools they need.
Help the chef get ready for service by preparing food. Catering assistants may be expected to peel, trim or wash food so it is ready to be cooked.
Loading and unloading the dishwasher
Helping to serve meals to residents
Skills and Qualifications
Enthusiasm
Ability to work quickly but efficiently
Ability to work well in a team
Good communication skills
Excellent customer service during resident interaction
High standards of personal hygiene
An interest in food and catering
Previous experience of working in a kitchen is an advantage, however supervised training is provided on the job, including instruction on how to prepare meals and handle equipment.
Please note due to the volume of applicants we receive it is not always possible to respond to all applicants.
Job Type:
Part-time
Salary:
£10.42 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Erskine, PA8 6HA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
JY/KC
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