Catering Assistant
Tiverton, Devon
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell's is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 - 18 years. Based on 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell's fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.
We are now looking for a Catering Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £23,824 per annum
- 4 weeks' paid holiday plus bank holidays and customary days
- Company pension scheme
- Meals during term time
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent sports facilities
- Free staff parking
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a basic food hygiene certificate and a decent grasp of hospitality to embark on a rewarding career in catering with our historic school.
You will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where no two days are the same, allowing you to develop your skills across a variety of tasks, from food service to kitchen support.
Playing a key part in our close-knit team, this entry level role will enable you to make a real impact on the daily experiences of our students, staff, and visitors.
So, if you want to take your first steps in a catering career, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operations of our catering department, ensuring that both front of house and kitchen areas are clean, hygienic, and efficient.
You will serve and replenish food on counters, maintain excellent customer care, and assist with setting up and clearing function rooms for events.
Supporting basic food preparation tasks, you will ensure that all activities comply with Health and Safety and Food Safety legislation.
Additionally, you will:
- Liaise with other team members to ensure the best catering service is provided
- Undertake regular training and refresher courses
- Work within any area of the School during catering functions
- Assist other members of the catering team
Please note, this role involves lifting and carrying items of a reasonable weight.
About You
To be considered as a Catering Assistant, you will need:
- A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)
- A working knowledge of the hospitality industry
- Good communication skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- The ability to use simple machinery within a kitchen environment
- The ability to interact with children, young adults, and adults
- A keen eye for detail in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
The closing date for this role is 14th September 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, Catering Support Worker, Kitchen Porter, KP, or Food & Beverage Assistant.
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