Catering Assistant

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. Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C. They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.

Responsibilities

Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments; Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required; Help build made to order sandwiches and build plates from the service line; Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the Food Safety & Quality Management System standards; Receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with 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

Requirements

Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment); Health & Safety qualification; Basic COSHH Skills / Knowledge / Experience; Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment; Ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder to consumers and clients; Problem solving skills, ability to see the 'end game' and work around hurdles placed at short notice; Ability to use and understand Cash, Cash Handling, EPOS and Cashless systems

Nice to have

Previous Large Catering experience; Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control

Benefits

Stable daytime hours with no evenings; Support from a Central Production Kitchen; Opportunities for development within South West Larder; Generous annual leave (30 days including bank holidays); Pension contributions (5% employee, matched with 5% employer); Life assurance; Cycle scheme; Comprehensive family leave benefits; Free food and drink on shift; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders; Christmas shutdown; Learning, development and apprenticeship opportunities; Access to Occupational Health; Refer a Friend scheme; Monthly recognition; Long service awards; Annual team awards