Weekend Catering Assistant

Role Responsibility

• Obtain till float from safe, check and declare float on ePOS till.
• Assist chef in setting up counter for breakfast service, ensuring all cutlery, napkins, china etc is topped up.
• Process dirty plates etc on trolleys left from nightshift.
• Till operation - using ePOS system. Account for any internal issues.
• Process washing up using plate wash machine.
• Assist chef in Pot wash as necessary.
• Liaise with chef to ensure breakfast is well stocked and keep counter looking fresh and tidy.
• Serve customers during lunch, continue to operate till and dishwash machine.
• Top up confectionery machine.
• Cash up at the end of service and pass to Chef for checking. Sign documentation and declare takings with Chef. Close down and sign off till.
• Any cleaning duties as per cleaning schedule
• Remove any rubbish from kitchen, taking down to skips, re-cycling where necessary.
• Clean down work area (sinks and hand-wash sink) Follow correct de-greasing/sanitisation procedure as per training. Ensure sink area/walls clean. Hygienically store/wash any cleaning materials (dishcloths, scourers etc)          
• Any other duties as requested by the Head Chef.

Package Description

Weekend Food Service Assistant

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Weekend Food Service Assistant to join our team. The role will be covering holidays and sickness. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

• To assist as directed with all aspects of preparation and presentation to the Company's standards
• To provide an efficient and friendly service to customers in all areas of the catering department
• To ensure that food is presented and served in a clean, hygienic environment
• To assist at service times by serving the customer at the counter as directed, to the Company's standards
• To complete all necessary sales controls and documentation for each service
• To communicate well with customers and demonstrate a helpful attitude at all times
• To undertake all aspects in cleaning equipment to the Company’s standard according to the cleaning rota or as directed
• To ensure tables and accompaniments are kept as clean as is reasonably practicable and adequately stocked during service times and relay as required
• To load service counters as and when directed and to ensure sufficient supplies throughout the service period
• Fill and clean vending machines, record on Service cards
• Check deliveries and temperatures on delivery, also record food temperatures during service
• Operate till during service periods
• To fulfil any reasonable management request
• To attend/receive any job-related training as required

Additional Ad-hoc Duties:

• To assist at any special functions, some of which may occur outside working hours
• To report any customer complaints or compliments and take some remedial action if at all possible
• To report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible
• To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary
• To provide cover in other areas during periods of holidays and sickness

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Good communications skills with a high level of speaking and reading English
• Previous food handling experience
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices
• Strong customer service skills
• High level performer with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Flexibility to work Bank Holidays

Desirable

•  Food Hygiene certificate

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 43,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. 

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.