Catering Assistant
About the company
Widnes / Runcorn, WA8 0TD Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to work across our vibrant organisation.
Why Halton Housing? At Halton Housing, our purpose is Improving People's Lives. We're looking for people who share our values:
- We are Honest – we build trust through openness, integrity and accountability.
- We are Dynamic – we embrace change, seek opportunities and continually improve.
- We Care – we put people first and make a positive difference to our customers, colleagues and communities.
Your tasks
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and serve food and beverages, including menu planning and special dietary requirements.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety.
- Deliver excellent customer service and support customers' independence.
- Work collaboratively as part of the team and contribute proactively.
- Complete administrative tasks including stock control, banking, income reconciliation, and operational checks.
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - NVQ Level 1 and/or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - NVQ Level 2.
- Experience working in a catering environment with knowledge of food handling.
- Flexible approach to working hours and location.
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to identify and escalate hazards or issues promptly.
What we offer
What You’ll Get
- 30 day holiday entitlement (14.5 days pro rata) (increasing to 17.5 days after 3 years’ service), plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
- Competitive salary
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Supported training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Competitive Pension Scheme
How to apply
If this sounds like you and you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Other
Catering Assistant Salary: £12,565 (Pro rata) £25827 (FTE)
Hours: 18 hours per week
Duration: Permanent