Food Service Assistant (Relief)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual with strong customer service skills to join our catering team in CODI SHELTERED HOUSING SERVICES, North Wales.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to residents, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Lay and clear tables.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety, following Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Support catering team during 9‑6 shifts throughout the week, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Assist with plating, tidying, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills – greet tenants warmly and explain menu options clearly.
• Basic understanding of dietary and nutritional needs, following guidelines for vegetarian or allergen‑friendly meals.
• Hands‑on kitchen and dining duties – setting up tables, washing dishes, and keeping everything spotless.
• Team player with a flexible attitude and supportive relationship with colleagues and tenants.
• Commitment to keeping the kitchen spotless and understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: £24,563 (FTE)
• Pension options: Defined Contribution up to 10% match; Defined Benefit – 1/80th of final salary per year of service.
• Life Cover linked to pension membership (3×).
• Savings scheme with competitive interest rates.
• Give As You Earn scheme for tax‑efficient charity donations.
• Payroll: option to be paid weekly or monthly from 1 April 2026.

Time Off & Flexibility

• 26 days holiday, pro‑rata; increases to 27 days after 1 year or equivalent cash.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks.
• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks.

Wellbeing

• Sick pay increasing with service up to full pay after 4 years.
• Eyecare reimbursement up to £100.
• Free counseling, coaching, wellbeing team, and occupational health service.
• Annual health check.
• Health Cash Plan.

Getting Around

• Mileage paid at 45p plus £0.05 per passenger per mile.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Personal Development

• Continuous professional training and development.
• Leadership development programmes.
• Professional memberships reimbursed.
• Career coaching.
• Funding and time support for qualifications.

Perks & Recognition

• Long Service Awards.
• Blue Light Card eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
• Colleague Discount platform.

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