An opportunity has become available to join the Olive Team at one of our prestigious sites in Wigan
Hours of work are 29 per week: Monday to Thursday : 12pm - 6.30pm & Friday : 12.00pm - 5.30pm
Rate of pay: £13.25 per hour
Who we are:
Olive Catering Services is one of the leading independent contract catering companies in the UK.
We provide a wide variety of high quality, tailored workplace catering solutions with a particular focus on fresh food. We are a vibrant company with an enthusiasm and passion for our business that sets us apart from other contract caterers
Everyone at Olive is a “Team Member'' and we treat every Team Member as an individual. Through our Team Member Development Programme and 2WAY communication, we ensure that everyone is trained, supported, appraised and above all recognised as an individual.
If you’d like to learn more about Olive, please visit www.olive-catering.com
What’s on offer?
● Work as part of a team for a reputable contract caterer who are recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the UK.
● Support, training and development from our award-winning Food Innovation Team
● Using the finest, freshest ingredients available according to the season
● Sociable working hours
● Paid Holiday Entitlement
● Excellent training and development opportunities, including NVQ accreditation
● Pension scheme for all our team members
● All of our Team Members receive free meals and refreshments on duty
● Access to confidential personal support, which includes counselling and financial or legal advice
Our ideal candidate should;
● Be passionate about providing fantastic food and be able to work effectively within a team.
● Possess excellent culinary skills, as well as being aware of current food trends to help ensure that our food offer is innovative and imaginative.
● Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● You will need to be passionate about providing excellent food and customer service and your skills in these areas must be first class. You will have the ability to drive our business forward with exacting standards and an attention to detail.
● Be able to demonstrate an understanding of cost control to ensure you help achieve budgetary targets, as well as having a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
What you’ll be doing:
● Assisting with preparation of all food and beverages ensuring that the highest standards are maintained.
● Help to ensure the smooth running of the contract at all times, especially during times of sickness, holiday etc.
● To assist with menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering and stock control, as appropriate.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now.
As part of our commitment to make our recruitment process accessible, if you require assistance or reasonable adjustments at any stage please contact us.
Closing Date 13/09/2024
Job Reference – GK / 397
Due to the volume of applicants, if you haven’t heard from us within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been successful at this time, we welcome any future applications.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Expected hours: 29 per week
Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wigan, WN5 0JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/09/2024
Reference ID: GK/397