Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing
About the Role:
Based at The Lodge Forest Cafe, Trossachs Road, Aberfoyle, FK8 3SX you will be working 24 hours a week, 4 days a week with 6 hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays. You'll play a key role in assisting with meal preparation, serving food, and maintaining hygiene standards.
Beautiful location, no split shifts or evenings. Occasional weekends may be required. Lovely friendly team who are trying to grow the business. Training provided including First Aid, Barista and Food Safety Level 2.
Main Activities and Responsibilities:
* Providing a friendly and professional service to customers at all times.
* Assisting with the preparation and service of food and drinks in accordance with company standards.
* Serving customers, operating tills and handling payments accurately. Counting float at start/end of shift.
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen, café and customer areas.
* Washing up and ensuring equipment, utensils and workspaces are clean and safely stored.
* Assisting with stock rotation, replenishment and the storage of deliveries.
* Supporting the team during busy service periods to ensure efficient operations.
* Following all food safety, allergen and Health & Safety procedures.
* Reporting any maintenance, hygiene or safety concerns to the Catering Manager or Assistant Catering Manager.
* Completing all mandatory training requirements and applying learning in the workplace.
* Promoting a positive image of the business through excellent customer care and presentation.
* Working flexibly across kitchen and front of house duties as required.
* Supporting sustainability initiatives and waste reduction practices.
* Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Skills and Experience:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* A willingness to learn and follow instructions.
* A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
* An understanding of the importance of food hygiene and health and safety standards.
* Passion for providing high-quality service to customers.
* The ability to adapt and respond positively to changing business needs.
* A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
* Previous catering or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential.
Apply Today
If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
* Right to Work checks
* Satisfactory references
* Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
* Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
* Assessment of suitability to work with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
