Catering Assistant

at  Kings College London

Job id: 098465. Salary: £26,848 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Posted: 31 October 2024. Closing date: 10 November 2024.
Business unit: Estates Trading. Department: Catering Services - Denmark Hill.
Contact details: Julia Eldridge. julia.eldridge@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Denmark Hill. Category: Professional & Support Services.
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About us:
If you want to work in a friendly, fun environment where you are really valued for your contribution then we may have the job for you.
Kings Food the internal catering department of Kings College London are looking to recruit two catering assistants to work at the Western Education Centre on our Denmark Hill campus.
About the role
As a catering assistant, you will take part in all aspects of the catering service, including basic food preparation, food service, till operation, barista coffee making, food hygiene, and other responsibilities necessary for the operation of the College’s retail units.
The ideal candidate will be a team player with a passion and commitment to providing excellent customer service. A flexible and positive approach is essential, along with strong communication skills and an understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
This position requires a flexible schedule, with a working pattern of five out of seven days, including evenings and weekends.
About you: (the candidate)
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Basic level of computer literacy (ability to access emails and online training)
• Experience of working in a catering environment
• Understanding of all relevant health, hygiene, and safety regulations
• Good written and oral communication
• Experience of providing a service to customers7.
• Experience of operating a till and taking payments
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ level 1 or equivalent catering qualification
• Hold a current Food Handlers certificate.

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