Catering Assistant
Job Description
A Catering Assistant is a vital role within the food service industry,-supporting chefs and catering managers with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and customer service. They are often responsible for maintaining cleanliness in dining areas and assisting with transactions.-
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation:-Preparing simple food items such as sandwiches, salads, paninis, and jacket potatoes.
Service:-Serving food to customers, plating meals, and operating coffee machines.
Cleaning andamp; Maintenance:-Clearing tables, cleaning workstations, washing dishes, and sweeping floors to maintain hygiene standards.
Customer Service:-Taking customer orders, operating tills, and handling transactions.
Compliance:-Following Health andamp; Safety, COSHH, and food hygiene regulations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:-Previous experience in hospitality or customer service is desirable but not always necessary, as training is often provided.
Skills:-Strong communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a team-player attitude.
Certifications:-While not always required, holding a basic food hygiene certificate is a plus.-
Working Conditions
Environment:-Fast-paced settings such as restaurants, cafes, schools, hospitals, or corporate venues.
Hours:-Shifts can be flexible, including weekends and early mornings.
Physical Demands:-Requires being physically active, as the role involves standing for long periods and moving around the kitchen/service area
Level 2 Food andamp; Safety andamp; Allergens