Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Catering Assistant to join our team at Kirklees College. The successful candidate will be based at our Waterfront Campus in Huddersfield and will be responsible for providing a world-class and welcoming approach to providing students and staff with a high standard of quality food.
The key responsibilities of this role include accepting deliveries and placing orders with the central catering stores, preparing, cooking, presenting, and serving food and drinks, and ensuring that the kitchen and refectory are kept in a clean, hygienic, and acceptable condition.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house, customer-focused catering role, and excellent customer service skills. You will also need to be able to communicate effectively with staff and students alike and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity, and Excellence.
Responsibilities
* Accept deliveries and place orders with the central catering stores
* Prepare, cook, present, and serve food and drinks
* Keep the kitchen and refectory in a clean, hygienic, and acceptable condition
* Work as part of a team and have excellent customer service skills
Requirements
* Current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
* Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house, customer-focused catering role
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students alike
What We Offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel. We also offer staff development opportunities, including a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications, and skills development for current and aspiring managers.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.
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