Catering Assistant

Vanrath are pleased to support the recruitment of Catering Assistant within the Ballynahinch area on a temp basis. What's in it for you? 20 hours (Mon - Fri 10am to 2:30pm) £13.63 Temporary About your next employer To actively participate in the daily delivery of the catering service within school in a way that helps to meet the needs of the school;

promotes a positive image of the school; reflects good industry practice; and complies with all relevant food safety and nutritional standards and regulations. To work effectively as part of the catering team under the direction of the Catering Manager and to provide an efficient hygienic service that achieves a high level of customer satisfaction and turnover. What you'll do SERVICE DELIVERY Basic preparation of food and beverages in accordance with all relevant food safety and food hygiene standards and regulations, including the preparation of fruit, vegetables and snacks using the appropriate catering equipment.

Undertake simple cooking tasks in accordance with all relevant food safety and food hygiene standards and regulations, including the reconstitution of prepared food. Organise and control food service points and ensure that all food and beverage products are displayed attractively and correctly. Transfer and serve meals and snacks in different dining areas and different locations within the school as and when required.

Assist with the marketing and promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff. Assist pupils, parents and staff with queries in a professional, courteous and friendly manner in order that the required standards of customer care are met and complaints are kept to a minimum. Prepare the dining areas within the School and ensure that each area is laid out correctly and presented attractively.

In particular, set out dining tables, chairs, benches and serving points as instructed and set tables and layout cutlery, crockery and glassware as required. Carry out general kitchen and dining area duties including: washing up; the clearing away of equipment such as tables, chairs and benches; the disposal or the recycling of all kitchen and dining area rubbish; and the cleaning of kitchens, service points, dining areas and equipment (including floors and walls).

Check, measure and record temperatures and other required variables in accordance with all relevant food safety and food hygiene standards and regulations. Check food and beverage deliveries, ensure food and beverage stock is stored appropriately and used in rotation, and assist with stock taking exercises. Ensure that all food and beverage products are priced correctly and operate the cashless till system properly as and when required.

Assist in the preparation and service of food and beverages for functions and events taking place inside or outside of normal school hours as and when required. Secure the kitchen and dining areas as and when required. Duties involving till operation:
The correct care and maintenance of the tills Correct programming procedures and updating of prices Correct daily operational procedures of tills Customer care Maintaining records appropriate to the biometric cashless system About you Essential:
Experience not essential as full training will be given Communication skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Organisational skills;
Awareness of Health and Safety issues in a kitchen;
Ability to work within a team to develop the unit and promote the service. Desirable:
Minimum of one year's experience in a catering outlet e.g. shop, deli Basic food hygiene certificate IND
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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.