A Catering Assistant is a vital role within the food service industry,-supporting chefs and catering managers with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and customer service. They are often responsible for maintaining cleanliness in dining areas and assisting with transactions.-

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation:-Preparing simple food items such as sandwiches, salads, paninis, and jacket potatoes.

Service:-Serving food to customers, plating meals, and operating coffee machines.

Cleaning & Maintenance:-Clearing tables, cleaning workstations, washing dishes, and sweeping floors to maintain hygiene standards.

Customer Service:-Taking customer orders, operating tills, and handling transactions.

Compliance:-Following Health & Safety, COSHH, and food hygiene regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:-Previous experience in hospitality or customer service is desirable but not always necessary, as training is often provided.

Skills:-Strong communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a team-player attitude.

Certifications:-While not always required, holding a basic food hygiene certificate is a plus.-

Working Conditions

Environment:-Fast-paced settings such as restaurants, cafes, schools, hospitals, or corporate venues.

Hours:-Shifts can be flexible, including weekends and early mornings.

Physical Demands:-Requires being physically active, as the role involves standing for long periods and moving around the kitchen/service area

Level 2 Food & Safety & Allergens