Job Description:  Casual Catering Assistant

Department:                         Catering Department

Reporting to:

Catering Supervisor

Main Purpose:

•  To deliver an efficient, friendly, quality service to our customers and to meet

the catering needs of the College

Key areas:

•  To  assist  with  maintaining  standards  within  the  Conference  and  Catering

department

•  Ensure that customers experience high levels of service and hygiene
•  Uniform  and  standards  of  appearance  are  followed  correctly  with  good

personal hygiene.

•  Following financial regulations and cash handling procedures
•  Maintaining a safe working environment for self and colleagues
•  Participate

in  team  meetings  and  maintain  effective  and  meaningful

communication with management and colleagues.

•  Maintain record of any complaints so that we can avoid these in future
•  To  ensure  all  areas  are  clean  and  tidy  and  appropriate  levels  of  service

equipment and cutlery is always available.

•  Ensure all foods are well presented and topped up.
•  To have good product knowledge and to offer customer advice to meet their

dietary requirements.

•  Display appropriate point of sale and merchandising.
•  To ensure the correct portion control is carried out.
•  Ensure our food policy and any relevant information related to improving the

sustainability is communicated to staff and students

•  Be proactive in finding ways of reducing the carbon footprint of catering

Health and Safety:

All staff members are expected to observe all health and safety at work regulations as set
out by Homerton College in accordance with its statutory obligations.

•  Ensure food safety procedures are adhered to.
•  Follow fire safety procedures.
•  Follow COSHH procedures.
•  Reporting of all accidents and near misses.
•  Safe use of machinery and equipment to minimise any risk of injury.
•  To promote good housekeeping and ensure public toilets are kept clean and

fit for use and are monitored daily by the outlet team.

Casual Catering Assistant Jan 2025

•  Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others

who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

•  Report  any  unsafe  practices  or  broken  machinery/equipment  to  the

management team, so that remedial action can be taken immediately.

Person Specification

Essential:

•  Experience of working in a fast-paced professional catering environment.
•  Work in a positive, respectful and professional manner
•  A passion for delivering excellent customer service
•  The ability to follow instructions from the catering supervisors
•  A flexible approach to working hours including evenings and weekends.
•  Good communication skills
•  Excellent attendance and time keeping skills

      Desirable:

•  Experience of working in a similar college environment
•  Knowledge of an epos till system
•  Working experience in a cafeteria / café type environment

Casual Catering Assistant Jan 2025