Catering Assistant

My client is a leading organisation based in Armagh, who offer a suite of multi-purpose rooms to host various events. They are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team.

This is a Part Time & Full-Time, Temporary Position initially for 2 months - has the possibility of being extended thereafter.

With an hourly rate of £13.68 per hour.

Successful candidate will require a Basic Access NI check.

Job Role:

You will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality food, while working to all standards, policies and procedures, ensuring a high-quality customer service.

Essential Criteria:

• 3 months catering experience, including food preparation/cooking in a working environment.
• 3 months experience of dealing with the public in a working environment.
• 3 months experience of cash handling.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Customer focused with the ability to deal with customer complaints.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours to include evenings and weekends.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Input to menu planning for the Coffee Shop and for Events.
• Preparation and cooking connected with a full range of meals, includes portion control and function catering.
• Preparation of specialised Barista style teas and coffees.
• Provide a counter/table/ buffet service to customers.
• Cleaning duties e.g., dishes, tables, catering areas, floors and equipment and specialised cleaning.
• Handling cash, includes till transactions, preparation of floats, and reconciliation of cash at end of shifts.
• Undertake stock control duties including stock rotation, stock taking, ordering and inventory checks.
• Responsible for securing the Café area at the end of shift in line with policy and procedures.
• Act as team leader, assist with staff rotas, and oversee work of casual catering staff.
• Carry out similar duties in any other facility if required.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards and implementing health and safety and security processes using systems and keeping records in accordance with current legislation and guidelines e.g., HACCP, COSHH.
• Maintain all equipment, food commodities, cutlery etc., in good working order and report all detects and deficiencies.
• Contribute to increasing number of visitors through high quality provision and customer service.
• Report all incidents or accidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities.
• Facilitate buffet service and evening bookings as required.
• Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

Please send your CV to Kelly Tate -