Catering Assistant
The Mid Norfolk Railway is a heritage railway with our head office and main Tea Room located in Dereham. In order to continue delivering high quality tea room food, drinks & dining experiences, we are looking to recruit additional Catering Assistants to our team.
Working under the direction of the Senior Catering Assistant & the Catering Manager, the role involves food preparation, cooking, customer service, cleaning, and assisting with the day-to-day running of our catering outlets, as well as on-train food services & event support including The Polar Express Train Ride.
Casual Contract offered.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Customer Service: Provide friendly, efficient, and professional service to all visitors.
* Food Preparation: Assist with basic food and beverage preparation in line with hygiene and safety standards.
* Cooking: Assist with cooking & presenting breakfasts, light lunches & toasted sandwiches
* Cleaning & Hygiene: Assist with maintaining cleanliness of all catering areas, including equipment, counters, and seating.
* Stock & Supplies: Assist with stock rotation, restocking, and reporting shortages to the Catering Manager.
* Teamwork: Work effectively with staff and volunteers to support smooth catering operations.
* Health & Safety: Follow all relevant food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures.
Essential Requirements for the Role
* Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in catering, hospitality, or retail
* Basic food hygiene awareness (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to
obtain)
* Basic cooking / baking knowledge and experience
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
* Friendly and professional attitude toward customers
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to undertake cleaning and manual tasks
* Willing to work across all areas of the catering department, including front of house
* Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings
* Applicants must be 18 or over due to the nature of the role
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 16 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person