General Catering Assistant

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At Holroyd Howe we specialise in providing freshly prepared, nutritious food exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on getting to know those we feed and becoming part of the school community. As a Founder‑led business, we are passionate about food, nurturing our people and building long‑lasting client relationships. Our bespoke services are crafted to match the unique culture and individual needs of our schools.

The recipe for our unique catering service is simple. Take a handful of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, a dash of creativity, a big pinch of training and mix with talented people.

Milton Abbey School is a private school for day and boarding pupils in the village of Milton Abbass, near Blandford Forum in Dorset. It has 224 pupils as of September 2023, in five houses:
Athelstan, Damer, Hambro, Hodgkinson and Tregonwell. The school was founded in 1954 and is co‑educational. The school has facilities that include a golf course, a 15th‑century dining hall, and an Abbey chapel that can be traced back to the 10th century.

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Chef Managers 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.

• Assist Chef’s and Front of House 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.

• Ability to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Be supportive of colleagues

• Keen to learn on the job
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

• Be honest and trustworthy

• Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment - candidate must have the ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder and HPC Contract 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 (Desirable)
• Previous Large Catering experience (Desirable)
• Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control (Desirable)
• Able to work independently
• Have a can‑do approach

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

• Generous Time Off – savour a well‑balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
• Life Assurance – our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
• Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits – when life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
• Free Food and Drink on Shift – enjoy a daily free…