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Food Service Assistant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Job Purpose

To provide excellent service from the preparation, presentation and service of food and to the client & Sodexo’s satisfaction.  This position involves kitchen porter duties too including checking deliveries and putting them away, washing up, cleaning and some food preparation

Role Responsibility

Accountabilities

  • Comply with all Company and client policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including human resources, site rules, health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.  This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace (Specific Site Rules)
  • Assist with all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food to the notified standard.
  • To prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies, ensuring completion of daiy allergens log.
  • Serve food and drink to customers and guests as directed.
  • Assist with the replenishment of food, beverages and equipment to ensure service periods do not stop.
  • Assist with hygienic cleaning of utensils and work areas after service periods.
  • Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.
  • Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
  • Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
  • To assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
  • To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities. To assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime.
  • To report any complaint or compliment and take action if at all possible.
  • To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

  • Good communications skills
  • Experience of working in a similar industry such as food service, catering or hospitality.
  • Previous food handling experience
  • Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices
  • Strong customer service skills
  • High levels of personal hygiene and appearance

Desirable

  • Basic Certificate in general hygiene
  • Experience of working in an environment where compliance to standards is key.
  • Knowledge of Company IT systems such as PayIT

Package Description

25 hours per week £9.40 per hour Monday to Friday term time only.  Working hours are 9.00pm to 3.00pm but there could be some flexibility.

Paid for 46.6 weeks per annum.

About the Company

This is an important role within the small catering team at St Paul's Cathedral School serving approx. 300 lunches and 40 breakfasts and suppers.

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