General Catering Assistant

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required. With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor. Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist Chef's and Front of House Manager in the preparation and cooking of food
• Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments.
• Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
• Support, operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to: Serveries, Retail, Hospitality, Functions, Coffee Shops.
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site and occasionally overnight travel.
• Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.
Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values, When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family. Free Food and Drink on Shift Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options Christmas Shutdown Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world. Access to Occupational Health As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services, As a responsible caterer for the next generation, we ensure all our teams have the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver an exceptional food service safely, every single day. We have an extensive suite of training programmes and leadership courses to provide you with the skills you need in your role. And you will be given the opportunity to progress your career with us, via a personal development plan designed to nurture your talents and provide a fantastic learning experience. We also offer the opportunity to gain professional qualifications at work, via a wide range of apprenticeships for progression in both front of house and kitchen-based roles. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? MORE THAN A MEAL When you join Holroyd Howe, you're not joining just any school caterer. We're specialists. All meals are made from scratch and our chefs nurture direct relationships with suppliers local to their schools to ensure they have access to the best seasonal produce. And to offer a truly bespoke service, our chefs have the freedom to create their own vibrant menus made up of classic and innovative dishes as well as authentic international cuisines. Our marketing campaigns and food innovation concepts help communicate the key messages from our Food, Nutrition and Sustainability teams to all we serve, in a delicious, relevant and engaging way. Through education and innovation, we are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future.

· Ability to work as part of a team · A flexible approach to working hours · Be supportive of colleagues Nurture · Keen to learn on the job · Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment) Pride · Be honest and trustworthy Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:
• Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment - candidate must have the ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder and HPC Contract to our consumers and clients.
• Problem solving skills, ability to see the 'end game' and work around particular hurdles placed at short notice.
• Ability to use and understand Cash, Cash Handling, EPOS and Cashless systems.(Desirable)
• Previous Large Catering experience. (Desirable)
• Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control (Desirable)
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach, Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
  
  "At Holroyd Howe we specialise in providing freshly prepared, nutritious food exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on getting to know those we feed and becoming part of the school community. As a Founder-led business, we are passionate about food, nurturing our people and building long-lasting client relationships. Our bespoke services are crafted to match the unique culture and individual needs of our schools. The recipe for our unique catering service is simple. Take a handful of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, a dash of creativity, a big pinch of training and mix with talented people."
Milton Abbey School is a private school for day and boarding pupils in the village of Milton Abbass, near Blandford Forum in Dorset. It has 224 pupils as of September 2023, in five houses: Athelstan, Damer, Hambro, Hodgkinson and Tregonwell. The school was founded in 1954 and is co-educational., DO YOU HAVE HOLROYD HOWE DNA? Our catering teams, operators and central support teams are passionate about serving more than a meal and are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future. If you can commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds and are looking for an employer that will invest in you and your career development, then we might just be a match!, One of the UK's leading school caterers, working exclusively within independent schools and colleges. We're an award-winning team of over 3,000 experienced professionals who tailor our catering provision to meet the bespoke requirements of each educational facility: be it prep or senior, day or boarding, day-to-day menus or hospitality and events. We're also part of the WSH Group, a leading British contract catering company.

Generous Time Off Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance, There are so many reasons why people choose to work within the education sector. Some enjoy the great work/life balance provided by term time holidays, favourable working hours, part-time or full-time flexibility. Others are attracted to helping make meal-times special for a future generation. But when you choose to become part of the Holroyd Howe family, you also benefit from: Working within stunning venues in beautiful surroundings Everyday discounts at supermarkets, pubs & restaurants, gyms, entertainment and popular High Street fashion and technology stores. Wellbeing support in the form of a platform packed full of training and resources to support healthy minds, bodies and finances. The opportunity for recognition in our Holroyd Howe People Awards - an annual event that recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution of individuals or teams within our business. An Employee Assistance programme, Cycle to work scheme, and more! An employer fully invested in diversity and inclusion within our workforce and with a commitment to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Creative, supportive and inclusive working environments, and opportunities to network with peers from other school catering teams