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We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to be based in Clonmel, Tipperary.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve customers in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner.
- Assist with the replenishment of food displays, counters, and service areas throughout service periods.
- Operate tills, cashless payment systems, and employee cashless card systems as required.
- Assist in the preparation and service of hospitality and special event catering when required.
- Ensure food is stored, handled, and displayed safely and appropriately at all times.
- Where necessary, assist with the preparation of food items, including salads, sandwiches, vegetables, desserts, and other menu offerings as directed Supervisor/Head Chef/Manager
- Provide excellent customer service and respond courteously to customer requests and queries.
- Promote a welcoming and positive dining environment for all customers.
- Report customer feedback, complaints, or concerns to the Head Chef, Manager or Supervisor.
- Follow all HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures.
- Ensure food holding, storage, and refrigeration temperatures are checked and maintained as instructed.
- Report any food safety concerns, damaged products, or non-conformances immediately.
- Adhere to all company health and safety policies and site procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout kitchen, service, dining, and storage areas.
- Wash utensils, cookware, crockery, and catering equipment as required.
- Follow cleaning schedules and complete assigned cleaning duties.
- Ensure workstations are kept clean, tidy, and organised throughout the shift.
- Dispose of waste appropriately and support food waste reduction initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth catering operations.
- Assist with deliveries, stock rotation, and storage of goods using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
- Support stock counts and inventory activities as requested.
- Attend training sessions and team meetings as required.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, food service, or customer-facing environment is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional in approach.
- A customer-focused attitude with a willingness to help others.
- Flexibility to support varying operational requirements.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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