Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a Catering Assistant to support all aspects of our catering operations. This varied role will include sandwich preparation vegetable preparation food service and occasional travel to local sites to support catering and delivery activities.

Who Were Looking For:

• Previous experience working in a catering environment
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• A positive proactive approach with a genuine can do attitude
  
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
  
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm in a busy fast-paced environment
  
• A good understanding of basic food handling and food preparation practices
  
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable but not essential

What Youll Be Doing:

• Supporting the preparation and production of hot and cold meals across our Cowick Hall and Rawcliffe Bridge sites
  
• Preparing sandwiches salads buffets while assisting chefs with food production as required
  
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and serving areas
  
• Assisting with the set-up and clearing of catering areas for daily service and events

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
  
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
  
• Access to share plans
  
• Generous parental leave
  
• Retail platform benefits
  
• Free car parking on Croda sites

Inaddition to the benefits above employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company) Cycle to Work scheme*Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.

Required Experience:

Junior IC