Catering Assistant

Derby City Council, The Holmes, City of Derby

Catering Assistant

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Derby City Council, The Holmes, City of Derby

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 days ago, 1 May | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 68cdba073f224c46a39c3e64fd2fc379

Location ref: The Holmes, City of Derby

Full Job Description

  • Prepare and cook a variety of light meals, snacks, and beverages to a high standard.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all areas, always following food, hygiene and health & safety regulations, including, but not limited to, proper storage, temperature control, and allergen awareness.
  • Support stock rotation, assisting with ordering and restocking supplies.
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Provide friendly, efficient service to customers, including product knowledge and assist with dietary or allergen-related queries.
  • Cater for events, buffets, parties, or sports tournaments held at the centre., Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
  • Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.

    Derby Arena is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dynamic catering team. This is a hand-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering food & beverage service with consistency and care. Whether you're preparing or cooking fresh meals, supporting service, or maintaining kitchen hygiene, you'll bring poise and a calm, capable presence to every task. What we are looking for
  • Someone that is confidence in food preparation and cooking.
  • Is competent in food hygiene & safety standards (minimum Level 2 Food Safety Certificate & HACCP knowledge)
  • Ability to work under pressure & unsupervised.
  • A team player with a positive attitude & a strong work ethic.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings & weekends.
  • Physical stamina, be able to stand for long periods, complete a full commercial kitchen clean down and the ability to lift moderate weights., We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.

    Here at Derby City Council, we're dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it's like to work for us.

    You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you'll also receive:
  • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
  • Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts
  • Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
  • Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
  • Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
  • Support for colleagues who are carers

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/catering-assistant-126775162