CATERING ASSISTANT

Recruting for a temp catering assistant for an ongoing booking within contract catering Basic Cooking: Assist the chef or lead cook with simple food preparation, such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables or fruit. Plating and Portioning: Accurately dish up and serve meals according to strict portion control guidelines. Customer Service: Man the food counters or hot-plates, assisting customers with food choices, dietary requirements, and answering general questions. Beverage Prep: Set up, stock, and maintain coffee machines, water stations, and tea/coffee areas Setup and Clearing: Prepare dining spaces by setting out tables, chairs, and trays. Clear dirty plates, wipe down tables, and reset areas between service times. Till Operations: Operate Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems, handle cash, and process card transactions (where applicable). Deliveries and Stock: Unload deliveries, check inventory against invoices, and properly rotate chilled and dry stock Washing Up: Manually wash kitchen items, cutlery, and crockery, or operate industrial commercial dishwashers. Sanitization: Deep clean work surfaces, floors, walls, and catering equipment in accordance with HACCP and COSHH guidelines. Record Keeping: Complete mandatory daily logs, including fridge/freezer temperature checks and cleaning schedules. Waste Management: Monitor food waste levels, empty rubbish bins, and ensure waste is segregated correctly Defect Reporting: Immediately notify ..... full job details .....