Catering Assistant (Term-Time)

Purpose of the Post

To assist the Commercial Manager (Licensed Trade), Assistant Manager (Licensed Trade) and Assistant Manager (Catering) in the day to day operation of the Students’ Union kitchen(s).

The position shares with all other staff positions a general purpose which is to work collectively for the attainment of the goals of the Union as expressed through the Constitution, Policy Book, Strategic Plan and the decisions of its committees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Unlock and lock bar/kitchen

2. Placing of daily food orders

3. Checking deliveries ensuring timely and appropriate storage of goods, in line with Food Hygiene guidelines

4. Prepare food for consumption, adhering to portion control guidelines and set presentation standards

5. Assist the Commercial Manager (Licensed Trade), Assistant Manager (Licensed Trade) and Assistant Manager (Catering) with menu development

6. Ensure cleaning schedule is completed

7. Assist in the bar if directed by line manager to do so

8. Observe all Health and Safety and Food Hygiene requirements, for example the recording of refrigeration temperatures

9. Ensure daily completion of opening and closing checklists, and completion of Safer Food Better Business diary

10. Implement security procedures, for example the secure storage of stock

11. Assist with the training and coaching of the staff team

12. Where necessary, act as deputy to the Catering Supervisor, and:

• Assist with stocktaking
• Assist in ensuring kitchen staffing is in line with rota, and monitor staff timekeeping, reporting any issues to the Commercial Manager (Licensed Trade)
• Ensure smooth running of the kitchen and timely delivery of meals to customer
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly completion of the Safer Food Better Business diary
• Monitor hygiene standards, including staff personal hygiene and general kitchen cleanliness
• Report all maintenance issues to the Commercial Manager (Licensed Trade)

13. Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Commercial Manager (Licensed Trade)

Supervision and Work Planning

The post-holder will receive day to day support from the Assistant Manager (Licensed Trade) and Licensed Trade Team but will be expected to work on his/her initiative for routine tasks

Special Notes and Conditions

The position requires that the incumbent will on occasion work irregular hours involving late night and weekend working (may include early and late shifts)

The post-holder may be required to undergo training.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Experience of working in a high volume catering outlet
• Customer service experience
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Aware of the importance of stock rotation
• Trustworthy/honest
• Friendly/helpful manner
• Reliable
• Excellent timekeeper
• Flexible, adaptable and calm under pressure
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Good organisational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work with a wide range of people
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and positive approach

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Health and Safety qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Experience of working within a student environment
• Staff training/coaching experience
• Experience of staff supervision

Additional Information

Rate of Pay: £18,231 (pro rata).

Holiday Entitlement: 27 days, as well as Bank Holidays and Closure Days (pro rata).

Hours per Week: 37 hours per week during term time (32 weeks over the year).

Duration of Role: Permanent.

Location: Frenchay Campus. However, the post-holder may be required to work at, or from, any of the Union’s establishments.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please download an Application and an Equal Opportunities Form. Please return completed version to surecruit@uwe.ac.uk 

Please clearly state which role you are applying for on the application form. 

Application Deadline: 05.09.2018

Here at The Students’ Union we want our workforce to reflect the makeup of the community we serve. Therefore we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns.