Food Service Assistant

Package Description

Working for a glass manufacturing company to provide a breakfast service at the week end.

The job entails cooking breakfasts for approximately 20 - 30 covers at the week end. Working  Saturday and Sundays. Filling out the Sodexo HACCP documentation for safe guarding purposes

Customer facing, taking cash for the purchase of breakfasts and beverages using an Epos till and cashing up at the end of service.

Looking for an experienced person who can cook breakfast and be customer facing to be able to use an epos till. Training will be provided to the successful candidate and a full compliment of training will be provided with induction.

Job Introduction

Job Purpose

To provide excellent customer service from the preparation, presentation and service of food, beverages and vending services to the client & Sodexo’s satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

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

About The Company

Experienced catering staff required to cook & serve a breakfast service between 08:30 - 10:30am on Saturday & Sundays.  The weekend catering staff will also be responsible for completing all food safety paperwork, using a till, cleaning and cash handling.

The shift starts at 07:15 - 11:15am both days at the weekend.  You will be responsible to provide a high standard breakfast service for approx. 10 -25 site staff.  Additional duties will include completing preparation for Monday's shift, such as breakfast & salad preparation.

During staff absences additional shifts are available to complete personal development & support the weekly shift in their duties.   You will require good customer skills and have some catering experience or background.