Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Weekend Catering Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality catering service based at Hutton Headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Kitchen Team Leader in delivering the catering function within the specific catering facility.
- To undertake food preparation duties for all service offerings provided by the catering function, ensuring that food is served fresh and held at temperatures and times to meet food hygiene regulations and is ready for servicing at the allocated meal service times.
- To always serve and present meals and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner, promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere.
- To wash and dry kitchen pots / utensils / kitchen equipment, storing appropriately.
- To maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and surrounding areas, and ensure the cleaning schedule and daily checks are completed as and when required including the dining area both during and after service.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a food hygiene and safety qualification (Level 2)
- Knowledge and experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.
- Knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene, allergens and health and safety in the workplace.
- Experience in preparing food to meet quality, nutrition and cost.
- Ability to read and understand written instruction, health and hygiene notices in relation to food preparation, food storage and service delivery.
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date: Tuesday 21st July at 10am.
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