Catering Assistant
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Perth, is currently looking to recruit x 2 Catering Production Assistants for up to 12 week contracts on a rate of £13.32/hour PAYE – working 21 hours per week. These roles will be Dundee.
Responsibilities:
– Carry out all cleaning tasks detailed in work schedules and incidental cleaning as necessary to agreed.
– Standards recording compliance where required.
– Follow all cleaning procedures to ensure highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene practices.
– Operate assorted vending units where appropriate.
– Food preparation and service (i.e. sandwiches / salads).
– Assist with cooking and service of a range of dishes.
– Monitor food being served for quality, quantity and presentation and that it meets orders / requests.
– Preparing a large range of functions and the distribution around site.
– Carry out any other duties as required by the organisation
Essential Skills:
– REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, or equivalent previous experience working in a large scale catering operation would be an advantage but training is available in-house via a 12 week in house induction programme.
– SVQ Level 2 in Catering / Hospitality or equivalent experience
– Have a knowledge of Catering Department Food Safety Policy and Food and Nutrition Policy.
– Calm, pleasant disposition with the ability to work well under pressure.
– Health & safety conscious with the ability to undertake induction and on-the-job training as well as training in HACCP and food safety procedures, safe working practices, fire safety, COSHH, manual handling, hand hygiene, allergens etc.
– Ability to follow clear instructions.
– Work well as part of a team or on their own initiative.
– High standard of personal hygiene.
– Possess good communication skills, including non verbal communication skills.
– Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
– Be calm, focussed and able to cope with work under pressure.
– Have a working knowledge of all cleaning skills, procedures and equipment.
– Operate mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively.
– Interpretation and understanding of Menu cards / Menu system / procedures.
– Customer care training.
– To carry out their work effectively and safely.
– Assist in carrying out specific cooking tasks gained through extensive experience or training through supervision.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Carry out all cleaning tasks detailed in work schedules and incidental cleaning as necessary to agreed.
– Standards recording compliance where required.
– Follow all cleaning procedures to ensure highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene practices.
– Operate assorted vending units where appropriate.
– Food preparation and service (i.e. sandwiches / salads).
– Assist with cooking and service of a range of dishes.
– Monitor food being served for quality, quantity and presentation and that it meets orders / requests.
– Preparing a large range of functions and the distribution around site.
– Carry out any other duties as required by the organisation
Essential Skills:
– REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, or equivalent previous experience working in a large scale catering operation would be an advantage but training is available in-house via a 12 week in house induction programme.
– SVQ Level 2 in Catering / Hospitality or equivalent experience
– Have a knowledge of Catering Department Food Safety Policy and Food and Nutrition Policy.
– Calm, pleasant disposition with the ability to work well under pressure.
– Health & safety conscious with the ability to undertake induction and on-the-job training as well as training in HACCP and food safety procedures, safe working practices, fire safety, COSHH, manual handling, hand hygiene, allergens etc.
– Ability to follow clear instructions.
– Work well as part of a team or on their own initiative.
– High standard of personal hygiene.
– Possess good communication skills, including non verbal communication skills.
– Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
– Be calm, focussed and able to cope with work under pressure.
– Have a working knowledge of all cleaning skills, procedures and equipment.
– Operate mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively.
– Interpretation and understanding of Menu cards / Menu system / procedures.
– Customer care training.
– To carry out their work effectively and safely.
– Assist in carrying out specific cooking tasks gained through extensive experience or training through supervision.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.




