Position Overview & Specifications

KITCHEN AND CATERING ASSISTANTS

Workers in this unit group assist in the preparation and service of food and beverages in restaurants, cafés, and other eating establishments and perform various cleaning, fetching, and carrying tasks.

TYPICAL ENTRY ROUTES AND ASSOCIATED

QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 1 and 2.

TASKS

  • cleans or prepares food for cooks by hand or machine;
  • carries meat, vegetables and other foodstuffs from delivery van to storeroom and from storeroom to kitchen;
  • cleans and tidies service area, kitchen surfaces, crockery, cutlery, glassware, kitchen utensils and disposes of rubbish;
  • prepares and serves beverages and light refreshments, accepts payment and gives change;
  • keeps service area well stocked.

Job Type: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Physical setting:

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: #008