Location: Hutton (PR4)Service Care Solutions are looking for a Food Service Assistant to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month contract.
Job Role/Responsibilities:
To assist in the preparation of food, servicing of meals with agreed methods and portion control, assist in stock taking including checking delivery and storage of stock and general catering duties.

• To undertake basic food preparation duties, including breakfast production, preparing vegetables, fruit, salad, and cold buffets


• To ensure that all food served is of a high quality and standard, mindful of portion control, meal content and correct temperatures.


• To always serve and present meals and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner, promoting a warm friendly atmosphere, referring any complaints immediately to a senior member of the catering team.


• To undertake temperature monitoring, completing relevant documentation as and when required


• To wash and dry kitchen pots / utensils / kitchen equipment, storing appropriately.


• To maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen area and ensure the cleaning schedule and daily checks are completed as and when required.


• General cleaning duties to the kitchen area (floors, cookers, storage facilities) and deep cleans as and when required.


• To keep clean the dining area tables during service times and immediately after service.

Knowledge/Responsibilities required:

• Knowledge and experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.


• Knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene and health and safety in the workplace.


• Experience in preparing food to meet quality, nutrition and cost.


• Ability to read and understand written instruction, health and hygiene notices.


• Ability to work maintain and record information clearly and accurately on different media.


• Experience of communicating across a wide audience using verbal and written skills.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.
Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.