CATERING ASSISTANT – SOUTH WEST NORSE

• Location: Lucombe House Cafe, County Hall, Exeter, Devon County Council
• Salary: £13.41 per hour
• Contract Type: Casual
• Hours: As required Between 08.00 - 14.00 Monday - Friday, no Evenings, weekends or bank holidays
  South West Norse is the successful service partnership between Devon County Council and Norse Group, delivery a range of essential facilities management services to a growing number of clients in the region.
  We are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join the team based at Lucombe Café in County Hall.
  We will be providing a full catering service and your role will be to support the kitchen team with food preparation, service delivery and kitchen maintenance. This is a customer facing position, so you will need to be confident engaging with our clients on a daily basis.
  As part of the role, you will be required to deliver food and stock on site using a company van, therefore it is essential you hold a Full UK Driving Licence for the role.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

We are happy to offer full support and training if you are looking to start a career within catering, however it would be an advantage for you to demonstrate:

• Experience within a catering or dining environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Great communication skills
• Good attention to detail whilst delivering an excellent customer service

• Assist with the preparation and service of food and drink, including hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Operate tills and handle customer payments in line with council financial procedures.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the café, including kitchen, counters, and dining areas.
• Wash up and clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
• Restock supplies and assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety, and council policies and procedures at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service in a polite and helpful manner to all customers, including members of the public, staff, and visitors.
• Work flexibly to support the needs of the café, including cover for absences, special events, or busy periods
• Previous experience in a catering, kitchen, or café environment.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge (Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience working in a public sector or local authority setting.
• Barista experience or knowledge of coffee machine operation