Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for:
MOBILE CATERING ASSISTANT – TERM TIME ONLY
Mellors Catering Services is the first choice contract caterer in the north for catering in the business, industry and education sectors.
From food on the plate to design and turn key project management of new catering developments, Mellors brings commercial experience and local resources to your organisation.
Our Mission is: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
Job Details:
Environment: Schools
Hours: Up to 20hrs per week
Contract: Zero Hour
Basic rate per hour: £12.71 + 45p business mileage
Location: Covering school sites in Coventry as directed by Area Manager
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Accountable To: Unit Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines, must be able to drive and have your own transport.
As a Mobile Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the units across a number of our sites, covering for sickness absence and shortages as directed by the Area Support Manager. For this role you must be able to drive and have your own transport. Travel expenses will be paid from the nearest unit to your home address. The responsibilities are shared within the teams and include preparing, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.
Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will ensure that all waste (dry and wet) is disposed of safely and in line with legislation and school policy and procedure.
You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.
Duties:
· Basic preparation of food and simple cooking
· Serving meals ensuring correct portion control
· Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
· Cleaning kitchen, it’s surrounds and equipment
· General kitchen duties e.g. washing up
· Using the equipment as directed by Unit Manager
· Preparation of dining area
· Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulation are adhered to at all times
· Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems
· Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions
· Participate in training and development
· Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Unit Manager
Skills:
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
· Polite and friendly
· Punctual
· Work well under pressure
· Basic understanding of food hygiene would be advantageous
· Experience of working with food previously is desirable
· Neat and tidy in appearance
· A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team
It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: On the road
