General Catering Assistant

You will assist the Chef Manager in all aspects of food service including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist Chef manager in the preparation and cooking of food
• Serve meals snacks & drinks including taking payments.
• Clean all equipment crockery & cutlery as required.
• Support operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to: Serveries Retail Hospitality Functions Coffee Shops.
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site and occasionally overnight travel.
• Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

Ability to work as part of a team

A flexible approach to working hours

Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

Keen to learn on the job

Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

Be honest and trustworthy

Planet

Hygienic approach and manner

Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Customer Care and Customer Service experience preferably in a Catering environment - candidate must have the ability to communicate positively and confidently about Stafford to our consumers and clients.
• Problem solving skills ability to see the end game and work around particular hurdles placed at short notice.
• Ability to use and understand Cash Cash Handling EPOS and Cashless systems.
• Previous Large Catering experience. (Desirable)
• Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control (Desirable)
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach

Qualifications :

• Full UK driving licence and have at least 12 months driving experience and no more than 6 points. (Desirable)
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time