About this role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Food Service (Catering) Assistant to join our busy Catering team at Plumpton College.
This is an important role supporting the day-to-day service in the Potting Shed, which serves students, staff and visitors, as well as assisting with events and functions across the college. You will also help support our other catering outlets, including the Graze café and the main dining room.
Our Catering team takes pride in providing good quality food, efficient service during busy periods, and a welcoming experience for everyone who uses our facilities.
What you’ll be doing
Serving food and drinks across our catering outletsProviding a friendly and efficient service to students, staff and visitorsCleaning kitchen, servery and dining areasFollowing food hygiene, safety and cleaning proceduresRecording food temperatures and completing cleaning checksHelping with stock rotation and reducing food wasteSupporting college events and functions when requiredAssisting in other catering areas and with vending machines as neededWhat we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent customer service skillsIs outgoing, approachable and flexibleWorks well as part of a teamCan stay calm and effective under pressureIs able to undertake manual handling dutiesDesirable, but not essential:
A catering qualificationA current Food Hygiene CertificateExperience in a similar roleBecause of the college’s location, own transport is desirable unless living onsite.