Catering Assistant
Temporary
Location: the East of England
About the Role
You'll support the day-to-day running of the catering service for a further education provider, helping prepare and serve food to students, staff and visitors.
Working as part of a busy kitchen and service team, you'll keep areas clean, tidy and safe, follow food hygiene standards and give a friendly welcome to everyone you serve.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation and service of food and drinks.
- Serving customers at the counter and handling payments.
- Keeping kitchen, servery and dining areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
- Washing up and operating catering equipment safely.
- Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A friendly, helpful approach to customer service
- Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy environment
- A reliable and flexible attitude
- Awareness of food hygiene, health and safety standards
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous experience in a catering, kitchen or hospitality role
- A food hygiene certificate
If you enjoy working in a busy kitchen and take pride in good service, we'd love to hear from you.
Catering Assistant (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
