Catering Assistant

Job title: Catering Assistant

Location: Tenterden Leisure Centre

Working Hours 23, 20 and 9 hours per week, between Monday to Sunday

Salary: Up to £9.50 per hour + excellent benefits

Here at Tenterden Leisure Centre our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Catering Assistants to join our team.

As the Catering Assistant, you will be a varied role and some of your duties will include carrying out cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout and undertaking record temperature checks whilst ensuring high standards of food hygiene are maintained. You will also make sure that customers are served promptly and efficiently and ensure that financial and cash handling procedures are complied with. This is a fast-paced role dealing with orders and the day-to-day service of customers.

In addition, there will be times when you will be required to assist other members of staff.

We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities.  You will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres!

About you

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff at Tenterden, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when required.

Level 2 in food safety is desirable as is previous experience in a customer facing environment, however full training will be provided.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and want to work in a challenging and varied role, please apply today.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.

A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment. 

What we offer

• Free Gym membership
• Staff meal, physio discounts
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution