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Food Service Assistant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking a highly talented and driven person to work in the one of our Cork sites.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise their workload and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

You will be working as part of a team but you will at times be expected to work independently and under your own initiative.

Role Responsibility

To include but not limited to:

  • Comply with all Company and client policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including human resources, site rules, health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace (Specific Site Rules)
  • To clean allocated pieces of heavy catering equipment using instructions and cleaning materials.
  • To operate an industrial dishwasher.
  • To exercise due care & attention to ensure minimal breakages of equipment.
  • To transport provisions, equipment and other catering related items as required.
  • To maintain clean working environment at all times, with special regard to hygiene.
  • To ensure the end of day cleanliness of the dishwasher machine with a daily clean to a safe hygienic standard
  • To ensure the proper storage/disposal of all waste products in accordance with Mandatory regulations 
  • To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities
  • To report any complaint or compliment and take action if at all possible.
  • To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.
  • To attend meetings and courses, as required.
  • To ensure that all tableware, serving dishes & Cooking utensils are cleaned in a timely manner
  • To accept deliveries of goods and recording of same.
  • Assist with all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food to the notified standard and  with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements:
  • Serve food and drink to customers and guests as directed.
  • Assist with the replenishment of food, beverages and equipment to ensure service periods do not stop.
  • Assist with hygienic cleaning of utensils and work areas after service periods.
  • Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.
  • Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
  • Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
  • To assist with the set-up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
  • To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities. To assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime.
  • To report any complaint or compliment and take action if at all possible.
  • To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate

 

Good communications skills

Experience of working in a similar industry such as food service, catering or hospitality.

Previous food handling experience

Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices

Strong customer service skills

High levels of personal hygiene and appearance

Package Description

 

  • Food Service Assistant
  • 37.5
  •  5 Days per week
  • Training will be provided
  • Please send your cv to John.conlon@sodexo.com

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 43,000 people and delivers On-Site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.

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