Catering Assistant

Meet Wales’ leading food industry recruiter. At Castell Howell Foods, we don't just offer jobs; we provide pathways to meaningful careers that thrive on innovation, collaboration, and growth. As a leading employer in the food distribution industry, we take pride in fostering a workplace where your talents are nurtured, your aspirations are supported, and your contributions are valued. Join us on a journey where your passion for food meets a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. With a rich heritage spanning decades, we've established ourselves as a cornerstone of excellence in delivering top-quality produce and exceptional service. As an employer of choice, we understand that our success hinges on the talent and dedication of our team members. Castell Howell Foods is Wales’ leading independent food service wholesaler, servicing the length and breadth of Wales, the Border Counties and the South West of England. We currently have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant based at our Cross Hands dept. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist with the preparation, presentation and service of food for staff and visitors, ensuring food is served safely, promptly and to the required standard. • Support the Day Cook with basic food preparation duties. • Serve staff and visitors in a polite, helpful and professional manner, including answering basic queries and escalating any concerns to the Day Cook or Food Safety Manager. • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the canteen and dining areas, including cleaning work surfaces, equipment, tables, floors and bins in line with cleaning schedules. • Wash, dry and store crockery, cutlery, utensils and equipment safely and hygienically, using dishwashing equipment correctly where applicable. • Follow all food safety, hygiene, HACCP, allergen management and company procedures at all times, including correct storage, stock rotation, temperature control and prevention of cross-contamination. • Ensure allergen information is handled accurately and responsibly, referring any allergen or dietary queries to the appropriate trained person before food is served. • Assist with the replenishment of the vending machine. What we offer: • A part-time position working Monday-Friday 10:00-15:00 (25 hours). • £16,523.00 per annum. • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. • 5% Company contribution pension scheme. • Generous discounted staff purchase scheme - save money on your weekly food shop. • Free onsite parking. • Subsidised canteen. Additional Information: • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required • DBS check required Castell Howell is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourages applications from veterans.