Doncaster College
Catering Assistant
Job Location
Sandtoft, United Kingdom
Job Description
The vacancy
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Catering Assistant to join our team at DN Colleges Group. The successful candidate will provide a customer-focused catering service, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and excellent service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of food, snacks, and drinks within the on-site catering facilities.
* Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen and eating areas.
* Ensure prompt and efficient service to customers, consistently exceeding their expectations.
* Be visible and approachable during service periods, with a good knowledge of the food items sold.
* Work as a positive member of the catering team.
* Report customer requests and complaints to the Catering Manager promptly.
* Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
* Work flexibly with variable hours as required on any College site.
* Support the wider Estates and Facilities Department to ensure high-quality customer services.
* Undertake all mandatory and job-specific training as required.
* Contribute positively to the delivery of the College Mission Statement and departmental goals.
Professional Development:
* Regularly update your specialist area knowledge and participate in staff development activities.
* Actively participate in performance reviews and appraisals.
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant Food Hygiene Qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
* Minimum of Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy.
* Relevant experience in a similar role.
* Customer service and cash handling experience.
* Experience in food preparation, cooking, and service.
* Smart, clean appearance and a friendly, professional manner.
* Willingness to work flexibly and undertake further training as required.
Application Process: To apply, please submit your application form
Closing Date: 02/10/24
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Join us at DN Colleges Group and be part of a team that values ambition, support, partnership, innovation, responsibility, and equality.
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other
Location: Sandtoft, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Catering Assistant to join our team at DN Colleges Group. The successful candidate will provide a customer-focused catering service, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and excellent service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of food, snacks, and drinks within the on-site catering facilities.
* Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen and eating areas.
* Ensure prompt and efficient service to customers, consistently exceeding their expectations.
* Be visible and approachable during service periods, with a good knowledge of the food items sold.
* Work as a positive member of the catering team.
* Report customer requests and complaints to the Catering Manager promptly.
* Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
* Work flexibly with variable hours as required on any College site.
* Support the wider Estates and Facilities Department to ensure high-quality customer services.
* Undertake all mandatory and job-specific training as required.
* Contribute positively to the delivery of the College Mission Statement and departmental goals.
Professional Development:
* Regularly update your specialist area knowledge and participate in staff development activities.
* Actively participate in performance reviews and appraisals.
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant Food Hygiene Qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
* Minimum of Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy.
* Relevant experience in a similar role.
* Customer service and cash handling experience.
* Experience in food preparation, cooking, and service.
* Smart, clean appearance and a friendly, professional manner.
* Willingness to work flexibly and undertake further training as required.
Application Process: To apply, please submit your application form
Closing Date: 02/10/24
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Join us at DN Colleges Group and be part of a team that values ambition, support, partnership, innovation, responsibility, and equality.
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other
Location: Sandtoft, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
Contact Information
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