Catering Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To work on a busy hot & cold deli counter, serving food and preparation of ingredients.

To monitor and action appropriately food records, hygiene records, equipment and waste.

To communicate well with staff and students, recommending foods and assisting customers with their choices.

To undertake cleaning duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene.

Working within a team to present and serve food.

To advise the Lead Catering Assistant on stock levels, carrying out stock rotation and replenishment as necessary.

To ensure the correct storage of food items and equipment after service.

Other duties assigned by the Estates Manager or Lead Catering Assistant from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the service.

General Responsibilities

The post holder is expected:

To promote and raise the profile of the College and the services it provides to the local business and civic community.

To promote and actively contribute to the College’s Mission, Vision and Values.

To fully comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures.

Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College Health and Safety requirements.

To comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of Equality.

To participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to carry out the role effectively.

This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. It is anticipated that the post-holder will assume additional responsibilities as and when new projects and/or areas of focus for the College develop.

The College reserves the right, in consultation with the post-holder, to amend the job description to meet the changing needs of the College.

Qualifications & Experience

GCSE English Language and Maths (Grade A*–C) or equivalent qualifications, or the willingness to work towards the achievement of these qualifications.

Food Safety and Allergen Qualifications, or willingness to undertake these qualifications within 3 months of appointment.

1 year's experience working in a hospitality or customer service environment with food service duties.

Skills & Capabilities

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to work alone and unsupervised.

General

Have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Band 2 points 3–4 (£13.21–£13.42 per hour)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 32 hours per week (Term Time)

Location: Our campuses are located in Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh and Enniskillen. The location of the post holder will be at the Erne Campus, Enniskillen.

Holiday Entitlement: 12 public holidays plus 23 days rising to 29 days after 5 years’ continuous service.

Pension: In accordance with NJC terms and conditions, the post holder will automatically be enrolled in the NILGOSC pension scheme, which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes.

Other Benefits:

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Schemes
• Benenden Healthcare
• Occupational maternity leave
• Occupational paternity leave
• Occupational adoption leave
• Carers leave
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Training and development opportunities