Catering Assistant - Stroud/Gloucester

South West

£25,000 - Sports Venue - Gloucestershire

Stroud/Gloucester

Job Description

Catering Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team.

Are you vivacious? Do you enjoy hospitality? Are you customer orientated? Do you enjoy working as part of a Team?

Then this is the role for you!

At a Glance;

£20.8K–£25.3K a year

Full time hours

Free Parking

Great working environment

Healthcare cash plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme and free onsite parking available

Discount on Club merchandise and hospitality packages for friends & family

Access to gaining workplace qualifications and valuable work experience

Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events)

Access to an Employee Health Plan, including 24/7 access to a GP, mental health support and money back scheme.

Opportunity to upskill and obtain industry recognised qualifications.

You will be part of a great team that thrives working in a fast-paced environment and with a clear focus on performance. Sustainability is in our DNA, forming part of our everyday life, shaping our club ambitions and giving us a unique, supportive and exciting environment for staff to develop, grow and be part of this exciting journey.

This is a role that offers an exciting opportunity to join the team and learn from our experienced Head Chef to gain experience within the industry and develop valuable skills.

Skills and Experience:

• Have good communications skills and be able to work within the small Team

• Work off your own initiative, be creative and think outside the box

• Previous experience in catering/restaurant environment is preferred but not essential

• Basic knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards would be ideal

• Passion for supporting a culture that demonstrates the club’s commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, to cover Matchday fixtures and events.

• This role is subject to a background check and DBS check, prior to employment commencing.

• Experience of using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) would be desirable

• A full driving clean driving license is required.

• A high degree of flexibility is needed to work around the busy football calendar

This position is perfect for individuals looking to develop their culinary skills in a fast-paced setting, whether in catering, restaurants or other sectors. The successful candidate will be provided with support and training from our Catering Team; and have opportunities to develop their catering career within our team.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Entry level kitchen role, working with our Head Chef to provide support and help deliver food across our various platforms including the stadium.

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces and disposing of waste properly.

• Assisting the Food Team with meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients and assembling dishes.

• Offering general support to the Catering Team during busy periods

• Work within the Catering Team, primarily based in the hospitality kitchen but with scope to expand and learn other areas.

As a valued member of our team, you will be focused on achieving great results and creating the best experience for our visitors and supporters.

The nature of the business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description. This allows the club to utilise our people in the best possible way and enable employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.