Job Description

We are looking for a 12-month fixed term (to cover maternity leave) Catering Assistant to work 16 hours per week, including some weekends, to assist the Cook and Catering and Hospitality Supervisor to provide an efficient and professional catering cafe and hospitality service within the Living Well, working as part of the multi professional team.

Duties will be carried out according to the philosophy of the organisation, always acting in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence.

You will need Food Hygiene Certificate, previous catering experience and a recognised Catering Qualification (eg NVQ level 1 or above)

Duties include:

Assist with the preparation and service of food and beverages for sale in the cafe and hospitality, to an acceptable high standard of service.

To carry out food preparation with due regard to allergen guidance and legislation.

The continual maintenance of kitchen and equipment hygiene and the completion of cleaning schedules.

The daily maintenance of fridge hygiene and temperature monitoring records.

Assist the preparation of food for chilling, and storage in fridges and freezers.

To assist with the maintenance of inventories of food and sundry items and a visual check on storeroom stocks.

Assist in the receipt of deliveries of food items, exercising due diligence from receipt to storage.

To maintain adequate supplies of crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment by maintaining dish washer services.

Continuously assess the kitchen areas and report findings to the Catering and Hospitality Supervisor, so that adequate preventative measures to minimise accidents are taken.

Report to the Catering and Hospitality Supervisor all faults, breakdowns or other repairs required to equipment.

Assist so that the kitchen and dining area are secured and safe at the end of each shift.

Exercise care and economy in the use of provisions, property, and equipment.

Comply with all Hospice policies.

You are required on an annual basis to attend and comply with the mandatory training requirements plus any other training as deemed appropriate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.45 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location: In person