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Catering Assistant / Cook

Location: Outdoor Activity Centre

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, including weekend work on a rota basis

Shifts: 7.5-hour shifts between 7:30am and 7:30pm

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant/Cook to join our friendly catering team at a busy outdoor activity centre. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in catering, with full training provided and opportunities to develop skills across the wider business.

You will support the preparation and cooking of meals for school residential groups, corporate team-building events and activity centre visitors. Weekend shifts typically involve preparing and serving café-style food such as paninis, jacket potatoes and light refreshments.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and cooking meals for residential school groups and corporate visitors.
Assisting with menu preparation and food service.
Preparing café-style food including paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and other light meals.
Ensuring excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards are maintained.
Supporting with stock rotation, deliveries and food storage.
Working closely with the wider catering team to provide an efficient and friendly service.
Following all health and safety and food safety procedures.
Assisting with kitchen cleaning and end-of-shift duties.

What We're Looking For

Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
Passion for food and providing excellent customer service.
Ability to work well as part of a small team.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis.
Previous catering or kitchen experience would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Full uniform provided.
Enhanced DBS check provided by the company.
Bike to Work Scheme.
50% discount on all activities at the centre.
Free onsite parking.
Ongoing training and development opportunities, not limited to catering.
Excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a catering career.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, funded by the company, due to the nature of working within an environment that hosts school residential groups

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team in a unique outdoor setting where no two days are the same. Whether you already have catering experience or are looking to start a career in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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