Catering Assistant

Vanrath are assisting in the recruitment of Catering Assistants for a large public sector body in Craigavon on a temp basis.

What's in it for you?

• 33hours OR 26.63hours (2 WEEK ROTAS)

(The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post including evenings and weekends.)

• £13.68
• Craigavon area

About your next employer
The postholder will ensure the provision of high-quality food, while working to all standards, policies and procedures, ensuring a high-quality customer service.

What you'll do

• Input to menu planning for the Coffee Shop and for Events at the Centre.
• Preparation and cooking connected with a full range of meals, includes portion control and function catering.
• Preparation of specialised Barista style teas and coffees.
• Provide a counter/table/ buffet service to customers.
• Cleaning duties e.g., dishes, tables, catering areas, floors and equipment and specialised cleaning.
• Handling cash, includes till transactions, preparation of floats, and reconciliation of cash at end of shifts.
• Undertake stock control duties including stock rotation, stock taking, ordering and inventory checks.
• Responsible for securing the Café area at the end of shift in line with Councils policy and procedures.
• Act as team leader, assist with staff rotas, and oversee work of casual catering staff.
• Carry out similar duties in any other Council facility if required.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards and implementing health and safety and security processes using systems and keeping records in accordance with current legislation and guidelines e.g., HACCP, COSHH.
• Maintain all equipment, food commodities, cutlery etc., in good working order and report all detects and deficiencies.

Contribute to increasing number of visitors to the Navan Centre through high quality provision and customer service.

• Report all incidents or accidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities.
• Facilitate buffet service and evening bookings as required.
• Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

About you

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (Or equivalent)
• Applicants who do not possess a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate must achieve this qualification within 3 months of recruitment.
• Three months catering experience, including food prep / cooking in a working environment
• Three months dealing with the public in a working environment
• Three months cash handling experience in a working environment

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.