Role: Catering Assistant Location: Bedford College Salary/ Benefits: £22,072 (pro rata) DOE and Qualifications, People's Pension, Retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.Working Pattern: 12.5 hours per week 11:45 - 14:15 Daily lunch time cover Monday - FridayContract Type: Permanent – Term TimeAbout the role:We are looking for Catering Assistantto join our Bedford College Services Department based at Bedford College.
As a Catering Assistant you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students by:Providing support and assistance to customers and other staff members.
Assisting in the maintenance of the kitchen and Restaurant facilities and ensure serviceability and security of tools and equipment, and ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.
Presenting a professional image to all customers and presentation and serving of food to an agreed standard.Carrying out simple preparation of foods, including vegetables, salads, sandwiches, sauces, pre mixes, frozen and dehydrated products and assisting the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor in cooking foods by frying, boiling, steaming, using all large and small kitchen equipment provided.
Assisting with the setting up of the service counter, serve food and cleaning of the counter afterwards.Using a coffee machine & High-speed ovens Assisting in the serving of meals to clients, staff and others in a courteous and professional mannerAbout you:Knowledge of collecting monies through a cash register & PDQ machine Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent Experience in customer care IT skills Word, Excel and Outlook Allergen trainingAble to understand and follow instructions Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Demonstrate knowledge of high standards of kitchen cleanliness Experience in food preparation