Café and Catering Assistant (Graze)

Be part of the catering team, supporting the serving of meals and catering requirements across our catering outlets, to a high standard. 

Ensure that everyone using the catering facilities is treated politely and courteously, be they students, staff or guests. 

Ensure kitchen and servery wash-up areas and the customer seating areas are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.  Keep up to date with food safety guidelines and legislation to ensure compliance. 

Ensure the cleaning schedules are followed, and tasks are completed. 

Ensure that cleaning and food temperature records are kept. 

Ensure food wastage is kept to a minimum by carrying out strict portion control. 

Comply with food hygiene regulations by wearing the appropriate clean protective clothing while preparing and serving food, and to ensure all other members of staff do likewise. 

Ensure that all stock is stored appropriately, and stock rotation procedures are followed. Ensure that all stock issued to other departments is recorded to enable stock records to be kept accurately. 

Cover functions requiring catering during holiday periods and at weekends and evenings. 

Ensure that meal eligibility procedures for students, staff, and guests are followed at all times   

Assist in all areas of the catering operations: dining room /snack bars/function meeting rooms when required, and undertake manual handling takes as directed. 

Where required provide temporary cover in a similar capacity to complete catering services at the College’s outlet centres at One Garden Brighton. 

Participate in staff development activities to support Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and keep a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) to evidence personal development and impact on practice. 

Actively participate in the college performance management processes, including appraisals to support personal and professional development and enhance student experience. 

Essential criteria for the post 

A catering qualification or experience.   

Hold a current Food Hygiene Certificate.  

Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar position. 

A passion for good food and a high-quality customer experience.  

Physically fit, able to undertake manual handling duties. 

Able to demonstrate great customer service skills.  

Full UK drivers’ licence. 

Desirable criteria for the post 

Outgoing, approachable and flexible. 

Team working experience and works well under pressure.