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Position Title: Catering Assistant
Location : Client Site
Reporting to: Chef Manager
Overall Purpose of the Job
Accurately and efficiently over see the preparation of meals, vegetables, soups and otherhot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. And assistwhere necessary. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparationincluding serving and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate items for allhot & cold menu item plates.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Canteen’s recipes, portioning and serving standards
2. Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations
3. Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the canteen’s preventative maintenance programs
4. Ensure compliance with HACCP regulations
5. Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for floors, mats, walls, other equipment and food storage areas.
6. Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
7. Maintains professional appearance at all times, clean and well groomed in accordance with company standards and uniform policy
8. Develops a positive working relationship with fellow workers and customers and avoids conflict
9. Attends training sessions as required
Qualifications and Experience
10. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
11. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff
12. Be a team player, have time management and organisational skills
13. Be motivated, enthusiastic and indeed reliable
14. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift as required within the kitchen environ
15. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
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