FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY - THE LAB CAFE IN DAGENHAM

Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant (’FSA’) to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Café/canteen.
As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.
This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

ABOUT US:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.