Catering Assistant
About this role
This role offers a great work-life balance, ideal for someone looking for a structured schedule without late nights.
About the Role:
We are looking for a general assistant to join the team at a new opening at the Royal Portbury docks. Providing meals to staff over breakfast and lunch periods. Working on the till and servery plating food from the line. Assisted by a kitchen team member your responsibilities will on the front of house take orders payment and serving.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments. • Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required • Help building made to order sandwiches and building plates from the service line. • Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System • Receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with the company systems/procedures. • Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies • Complete all compliance and HACCP paperwork accurately and on time • Coordinate with the front-of-house team member to ensure smooth and friendly service • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
What We Offer:
• Stable daytime hours with no evenings • Support from a Central Production Kitchen for efficiency and consistency • A positive working environment aligned with our values: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet • Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development within South West Larder • Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment) • Health & Safety qualification • Basic COSHH
Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required
• Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment - candidate must have the ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder to our consumers and clients. • 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)
Employee Benefits Menu
At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:
Generous Time Off