Job overview
Support with the daily operation within a professional kitchen environment by assisting with routine food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, and helping to ensure the smooth flow of kitchen activities.
Main duties of the job
To assist in basic food preparation such as salad preparation.
Gain an understanding of food safety within a professional setting as well as understanding the importance of allergens within a professional setting.
Train in handling cash alongside colleagues within the café.
Work alongside catering colleagues within the dept in offering customer service (serving) and gaining an understanding of portion control and why this is important to maximise profit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
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This advert is for Volunteer Catering Assistant with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The contract type is Voluntary. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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