Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant a part-time, term time only, fixed term basis to work across all college sites. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £22,733 per annum, pro rata for part time.
At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students - we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College's Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.
The Role:
As our Catering Assistant, you will provide Catering Support across all college sites. Including preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, plus related catering duties. Lone working may be required as and when necessary.
Responsibilities as our Catering Assistant:
- Preparing the dining and service area ready for service.
- Assisting in the preparation, cooking, serving of food and beverages as instructed.
- Receiving, checking and storage of stock deliveries
- Taking inventory of ingredients and catering supplies and ordering new stock as required
- Stocking of all displays including stock rotation and monitoring
- Preparation, cooking and transportation of hospitality as required
- Recording and monitoring fridge / freezer temperatures including hot food temperatures on the counter
- Clean catering areas to regulated standards as directed.
- Cleanliness and replenishing of vending machines
As our Catering Assistant, you'll ideally have:
- Reasonable level of education, including basic English and Math's
- Food hygiene certificate or NVQ L2
- Food preparation and cooking qualification, or equivalent experience.
- The ability to lone work and as part of a team
- Knowledge of food preparation & cooking (domestic or commercial)
- Flexible working approach to duties and working hours/pattern e.g. cover occasional evening or Saturday for events like Open Days/Hospitality or cover for colleagues as required
Benefits you will receive:
You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
- 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
- up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
- Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Catering Assistant role,then please click 'apply' now!
Closing date: 26 September 2024
We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.