Senior Catering Assistant

Salary & Benefits:

£26,708.23

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job Summary:

Service includes formal dining arrangements and cafeteria provision, as well as high end functions, feasts, weddings and occasional outside catering. This is a supervisory position which covers a variety of tasks including supporting the Hall Manager and Assistant Hall Managers in providing an efficient and professional catering service to the College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of rooms for catering services served in the Cafeteria, Hall, Masters Lodge, Mong Hall and various other meeting rooms.

• Daily supervision of the Cafeteria.

• Supervision of meetings and events taking place in all of the various Dining Halls, Meeting Rooms and external locations in College.

• Overseeing the provision of drink services provided at events held in College - excludes the College Bar.

• In liaison with the Catering Administrator assist with ordering food and non-food items overseeing correct rotation and helping to maintain stock levels and reduce wastage.

• In liaison with the Catering Administrator assist with receiving deliveries, checking them against orders and keeping accurate records.

• Oversee the correct operation of the tills and correct recording of meals consumed.

• Assist with ensuring high levels of food safety, utilising the College risk assessment procedures, HACCP and adhering to the COSHH guidelines.

• Assist with stock takes and cellar maintenance.

• Assist with ensuring the cleanliness of all rooms used for catering service, maintaining cleaning schedules and reporting any maintenance issues.

• Being aware of the security of the College silverware.

• Maintaining the stocks of cutlery, crockery and table linen.

• Overseeing the casual catering assistants and assisting with their induction and training.

• Maintain cleanliness of ancillary office and staff areas of the department.

• Assisting in the maintenance of discipline in Hall.

• Supporting and where necessary, deputising for the Assistant Hall Managers in their absence.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post-holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required and all employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the College.

General Responsibilities:

• To take part in the Colleges appraisal scheme and to undertake training as required.

• To be responsible for your own health and safety in the workplace.

• To fully comply with all the Colleges policies including equality of opportunity and data protection.

• To undertake any other reasonable request or duties commensurate with your post.

Person Specification:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to achieve and maintain high levels of service and hygiene

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

• Excellent literacy and numeracy

• Food & Beverage Service NVQ 2

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,708.23 per year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (preferred)
• Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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