Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable General Catering Assistant to support the day-to-day food and service delivery across the school. This role is essential in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care, efficiency, and attention to detail. You will assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service and cleaning equipment as required. With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor. You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a "can do" attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available. We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We\u2019ll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business. Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other. Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Support the Catering Team and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service and cleaning equipment as required
* Ensure high health and safety standards and handle food in accordance with the Food Safety & Quality management system
* Deliver and maintain stock control and carry out checks as required
* Provide polite, enthusiastic customer service
* Work across various shift patterns
* Participate in required training and development opportunities
Qualifications & Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* A flexible approach to working hours
* Be supportive of colleagues
* Keen to learn on the job
* Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
* Pride: Be honest and trustworthy
* Able to work independently
* Have a can-do approach
* Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
* Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
* First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
About the employer
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK\u2019s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
Benefits
* 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
* 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training & development opportunities
* Pension & life insurance
* Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
* Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals while at work
* Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
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