Casual Catering Assistant

Job descriptionCasual Hours Working in the relaxed environment of Braunstone Leisure centre we are looking for a motivated, dynamic individual to prepare food and serve in our cafe. Joining a bright team that focuses on delivering great customer service, you'll take responsibility to ensure that the cafe operates efficiently and help the leisure centre in maintaining their outstanding record by performing to the highest possible standard on cleanliness, maintenance and food and drink presentation as well as following the latest health and safety guidance. Meeting regularly with the team you'll create a positive environment for everyone having an enthusiastic approach to you job and customer relations. This will be working on a casual basis filling rota system gaps as and when. That will include some morning, evening shifts as well as weekend and bank holidays to fit into the leisure centres peak times. What you'll be doing On a day to day basis, you'll support in the leisure centre cafe, completing a variety of roles including taking orders, food & drink preparation, cleaning, storage, and cash handling. Working as part of a team, you'll provide excellent customer service, promoting cafe products and dealing with enquiries for events such as birthday parties. Helping replenish stock deliveries that you'll check against delivery notes and store as instructed in line with hygiene and safety regulations. What you'll need Having a current CIEH foundation certificate in food safety or equivalent i.e. awarded by an equivalent body/ provider, you'll have experience in a catering environment. Dealing with the customers, you'll be able to manager orders and prepare food creating a positive experience for everyone. You should be able to manage cash and you'll use the IT and till system to give change, manage orders and cash up the daily takings. You'll maintain records in line with Leicester City Council financial procedures and the Health & Hygiene Regulations. A motivated and dynamic individual with a can-do attitude that works with a result driven approach have a positive attitude to all staff, customers, partners and the public and have a real passion and commitment to customer care. Able to work under pressure and continue to serve with a smile. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. For an illustrative value of your benefits package, take a look at our benefits calculator.