Catering Assistant

Are you confident dealing with people face-to-face and LOVE providing a professional, friendly service? Are you available for a temporary opportunity with a fantastic established business?

We are recruiting a Temporary Catering Assistant to join a long-established national business based in Farnworth. This Catering Assistant role is based within fantastic modern offices and is focused on providing a first-class service to staff, supporting meetings, refreshments, catering and the smooth running of the office social and kitchen areas.

This is a temporary cover opportunity, with training required in advance of the holiday cover. You will be required to start on 23rd September, with approximately 3 days' training, before providing cover from 28th September to 2nd October.

What will you be doing as an Catering Assistant?

Arranging and providing refreshments for booked and ad hoc meetings
Preparing meeting rooms and ensuring they are clean, tidy and organised after meetings
Liaising with and coordinating external catering companies
Ensuring vending machine stations are fully stocked
Monitoring kitchen supplies and placing regular orders as required
Preparing lunch each day for a couple of Directors
Maintaining a clean, tidy and welcoming kitchen and social area
Managing stock levels and replenishing supplies
Taking contactless payments for snacks and other items sold within the kitchen area
Assisting with buffet lunches and catering arrangements for special events
Providing a friendly, professional and helpful service to staff and visitors
We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience in Catering Support, Hospitality, Front of House etc
Confident dealing with people face-to-face in a professional and friendly manner
Comfortable handling contactless payments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organised with good attention to detail
Flexible and happy to get involved with a variety of tasks
Positive, reliable and able to demonstrate a real can-do attitude
Previous office-based experience would be advantageous
Experience within a hospitality, catering or kitchen environment would be desirable
Available to start on 23rd September and complete the required training before the cover period
What will you get in return for your work as an Catering Assistant?

£12.71 per hour
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
Free parking
Fantastic modern working environment
Opportunity to gain experience within a long-established national business
Friendly and professional working environment
If this sounds like an Catering Assistant role you will LOVE and you're available from 23rd September, we'd LOVE to hear from you. Apply today!

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