Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant required to work at one of the University Colleges in Oxford, this is a fantastic chance to build a long and rewarding career with ongoing training. You will be responsible for the smooth running of dining room service according to college standards and procedures, always assuring a high standard of appearance, hospitality, service and cleanliness of dining room/function rooms/Senior Common Room.

Main Tasks:

• Supervising occasional private functions.
• Ensure dining room is set up based on customer's requirements as booked on College systems or as directed by Hall Supervisor.
• Welcome and greet all customers and guests.
• Ensure high standards, pour coffee and liaise with Kitchen re service times/diets/changes.
• Receive and resolve complaints concerning food, beverages and service and pass on to the Supervisor.
• Ensure all equipment i.e. plates/service cutlery are ready for service.
• Assist in service and regular maintenance/cleaning of equipment as trained.
• Confirm that all dining room opening and closing procedures have been completed to ensure that the area is left secure for the next service
• When service is provided from the Servery for guests to ensure plates are warmed and sufficient are provided.
• To ensure all diet and other signage is correctly displayed.
• To ensure a smooth flow of guests taking action as necessary to effectively facilitate this.
• Attend any scheduled staff meetings necessary.
• Physical activities such as cleaning rooms, setting out and clearing of tables, arranging furniture, cleaning spillages as and when they occur.
• To develop a commitment to high standards of food service and presentation.
• To ensure high standards of appearance and personal hygiene for each service according to College standards.

ESSENTIAL

• Physically able to complete lifting, walking, or handling of materials. Physical activities such as cleaning rooms, setting out and clearing of tables, arranging furniture, cleaning spillages as and when they occur.
• Confidence to liaise with other team members and deliver what the client wants.
• Good communication skills to ensure a knowledge of the catering details required for each service.
• Able to greet students, organisers, hosts and VIPs and show customers you are giving them full attention.
• Flexible in terms of working hours
• Attention to detail
• Generally IT literate
• General numeracy

The salary will be £17,745 per annum and you will work on a rota basis. Benefits of working for the College include 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), the option to join a University pension scheme and one free meal whilst on duty. Please apply online or call Lianne for more details.

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