Catering Assistant

Grade: AB

Salary: £24,310 (pro rata)

Contract: Part time, Permanent

Hours: 10 hours per week, 2-week rota, W1 5hrs Thursday, Sunday/ W2 5hrs Tuesday, Saturday.

Location: Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre

Join Our Team

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Catering Assistant to join our team and help deliver outstanding customer service. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality food and beverage services, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met, and supporting the overall success of the catering operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Ensure food is maintained at appropriate temperatures, and all food safety and hygiene procedures are followed.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the venue, including setting up rooms, cleaning equipment, and public areas.
• Clear tables of glassware, crockery, and cutlery, ensuring tables are ready for next use.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance, and waste disposal.
• Assist in the effective setup of rooms and furniture for customer requirements.
• Handle cash and sales transactions following company procedures.
• Comply with Health & Safety, hygiene, and COSHH regulations.
• Be alert to safety hazards and well-being concerns, act as Fire Marshall in an emergency.
• Maximise sales by promoting food, beverages, and services effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
• Support team colleagues and provide cover as required.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Understanding of Health and Safety and food safety.
• Excellent customer service skills and effective communication.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

• First aid certificate, IT qualification.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a catering environment, including food and beverage preparation.
• Previous experience in sales and cash handling procedures.

Why Work with Us?

• Career Progression: At NYC, we're committed to supporting your career development. Whether it's through apprenticeships, coaching, or exploring new roles, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Work with Impact: Be a part of a team that serves the community, making a real difference to the lives of those we serve.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere where you'll be valued and empowered to succeed.
• Attractive Benefits: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme.

Apply Today!

If you're enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Sally Taylor, Duty Manager on Sally.Taylor@northyorks.gov.uk.

Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on Wednesday 02^nd April 2025.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Wednesday 02^nd April 2025.

Interview Date: Week commencing 07^th April 2025.

Key Documents:

Job Description

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If you're passionate about delivering excellent service in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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