General Catering Assistant in Burtonwood

Location: Warrington

Salary: £12.71

Benefits:

• Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• Up to 3 volunteering days
• Up to 3 days grandparent leave
• Up to 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role:

We are looking for a Catering Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences and loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team. As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity.

Job Description:

You will assist the Chef Manager in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks, 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 carrying out and recording any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist Chef manager in the preparation and cooking of food
• Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments
• Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required
• Support, operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to: Serveries, Retail, Hospitality, Functions, Coffee Shops
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off‑site and occasionally overnight travel
• Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Ability to work as part of a team (Togetherness)
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Be supportive of colleagues
• Keen to learn on the job (Nurture)
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 or be able to achieve on appointment
• Be honest and trustworthy (Pride)
• Hygienic approach and manner (Planet)
• Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment
• Problem solving skills, ability to see the end game and work around particular hurdles placed at short notice
• Ability to use and understand Cash, Cash Handling, EPOS and Cashless systems
• Previous Large Catering experience (Desirable)
• Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control (Desirable)
• Able to work independently
• Have a can‑do approach

Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence and at least 12 months driving experience and no more than 6 points (Desirable)
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H&S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

We Encourage You To Apply:

Even if you don't meet all requirements, we would like to hear from you. If you are motivated and eager to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

Inclusive Employer Statement:

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.