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Full Time Catering assistant (Oxford)


Company : Manpower UK


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-05-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Manpower Recruitment have teamed up with an established college and looking for full time catering assistants.The role is working 5/7 days, working evenings, weekends, and mornings on a rota basis, so flexibility is needed.The role is permanent and paying £26208pa. The roleAn exciting opportunity to work as part of an established college Front of House team as a Catering Assistant. You will be responsible for serving a full catering provision to students, staff, fellows and College guests throughout the term and vacation periods. The role may also include some assistance in the College Crypt Cafeteria and Bar as required. As all our staff is required to handle alcohol, applicants must be aged 18 or over.You will have good communication, excellent time management, and organizational skills along with a positive and flexible attitude to work and the ability to work well under pressure.ResponsibilitiesTo support the Front of House Manager or the deputy in operating the cash register for student meal and snack purchases if requested.To assist with the provision of all food and beverages supplied to conference delegates.To support the Front of House Manager or the deputy with all internal and external events.To assist with the provision of fine dining and weddings.To set out place names for Formal dining under the instruction of the Front of House Manager.To move/rearrange furniture occasionally, as required. Appropriate manual handling training will be providedTo liaise with chefs over special dietary requirements.To liaise with the kitchen team over service times and crockery needs and maintain linen and glass stocks as required.To maintain compliance with current Health and Safety, COSHH and Food Hygiene legislation in areas where food and beverages are provided.To comply with College Security and Fire Regulations.To report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues to the Front of House Manager.Any other duties of a similar nature.Essential Skills Good communication and inter-personal skills.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Positive attitude, honest, trustworthy, reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated.A flexible attitude to work and the ability to work well under pressure.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to deliver a consistently high customer service, with a desire for continuous improvement.High standards of personal presentation.BenefitsFree meals on dutyNo working over Christmas or EasterIf interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative