Catering Officer

Sandwell's Bereavement Services provide a number of services to families at what is often a very difficult time in their lives. Our Reception Suite and Café facility at Sandwell Valley Crematorium is a key service offering wakes in a purpose built, licenced facility and a friendly and welcoming café for those attending services or visiting loved ones in our grounds. We are looking to appoint a suitability qualified, empathetic and enthusiastic Catering Officer to be part of a small team, helping to run these services. This role requires undertaking all tasks associated with the preparation and serving of food and beverages at the Reception Suite and the Café, the booking of wakes, checking and validation of information and providing advice and guidance to all customers and relevant stakeholders. The postholder will carry out a range of duties to include:

• Food preparation and service, in line with relevant food and hygiene regulations
• The sale of beverages to include soft drinks and alcohol
• Stock control and procurement
• Cash handling and associated administrative tasks
• Oversight and organisation of bookings and rotas
  
  The successful candidate must possess:
• Excellent front of house customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Empathy and understanding in working with the bereaved
  
  Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£27,254 - £31,022) per annum Pro Rata