We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team at one of our independent schools in Oxford, OX2.
This is a permanent postion working 40 hours a week, 5 days over 7, 7am to 3:30pm.
You'll assist in maintaining the highest standards of service presentation, cleanliness and food preparation working as part of the team with great customer care skills. Your role will play an important part in helping catering operations run smoothly. Your responsibilities can vary depending on the specific day to day requirements within the operation.
Key responsibilities include food preparation and service, customer care, cleaning and stock control, and ensuring all safety, hygiene, and company procedures are followed. The role also requires professionalism, teamwork, flexibility to cover other duties when needed, and a commitment to training, uniform standards, and excellent customer service.
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Have experience working in a similar role and environment
2. Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
3. Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
4. Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
5. Have excellent customer service and social skills
6. Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
7. Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 5
8. Be customer focused
9. Have basic food knowledge
10. Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
WILSON VALE PERKS:
11. Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
12. Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
13. Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
14. Paid training bespoke to you
15. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
16. Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
17. Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
18. Enhanced Maternity Pay