Food Service Assistant
Ref: SCH-PC-0053Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 38.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: 9.50 per hourThe Role
Portland College is a Registered Care Home and SEN college providing care and education to people with a wide range of disabilities. We need caring and compassionate people, who can show commitment to these positive values and deliver safe care with energy and enthusiasm.
The Catering Department provides a variety of daily services in our on-site restaurant.
As Food Service Assistant you will be delivering a quality provision to citizens, staff, visitor’s and the general public 52 weeks per year and 7 days per week, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, charity fundraisers, banquets, conferencing, and many other events.
The standard working week will be Monday to Friday including working one weekend in 5 week rota.
Reporting directly to the Catering Manager, you will assist with the basic preparation of raw produce for our high-quality operation within the Catering Department. You will ensure that all cleaning duties are completed to the required standard in order to comply with food safety legislation and to maintain the departments 5-star rating.
You will be required to assist with our Functions and Enterprise events as required during rostered hours and to work a proportionate amount of paid extra Function hours over and above the contracted hours which would include food service and bar work.
You will have experience of working in a catering environment, working with customers and use of COSHH, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
You will also have your Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ level 1 or equivalent in Food Preparation.
Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application you can contact the HR team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/
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Benefits
| Other | |
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| Buy back holiday | Able to buy up to 10 additional days holiday each year |
| CPD support | Support with CDP and additional training |
| Employee Assistance Program | Providers free confidential financial and legal advice for employees. The program can also provide counselling services |
| Free Car Parking | Free Car Parking available on-site 24/7 |
| Life Assurance Scheme | Life Assurance worth up to 4 times your annual salary |
| Retail and other discounts | Exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers for staff through the provider |
| Subsidised Canteen | Discount meals from the on-site dining hall |
| Up to 30 day holiday plus statutory holidays | Pro rata and dependent on the length of service |
Skills
| Relevant Skills | |
|---|---|
| Good standards of verbal and written communication |
Essential
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| Personal Qualities | |
| Be responsible for and actively engage in own personal development |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Flexibility to work the hours and days to meet the varying needs of the College. This is likely to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Portland Charity is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Catering
Portland College
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4TJ
David Powney
davidpowney@portland.ac.uk