Job Introduction
Role Purpose
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join their bar and catering team.
Two Riversmeet is a busy and vibrant community leisure centre with a regular bar and catering service- delivering bar service to regular sport customers and party food to help celebrate children's birthdays.
If you consider yourself to be reliable person, with good attention to detail and a genuine commitment to providing excellent customer care, we'd love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities
The Bar and Catering Assistant is responsible for the safe service of bar service- including serving alcoholic and soft drinks and bar snacks as per licence and legal requirements. There are occasions when pre-ordered food is to be produced for an event such as a buffet or hot meal. The bar is typically open week day evenings- predominantly Tuesday and Thursday and occasional Wednesdays.
The post holder also is responsible for the safe production, serving and clearing of party buffet food to be served as part of the children's birthday party offerings at the centre. This is a set menu which is scaled up based on the numbers- between 10 and 24 people per party. Parties only take place over the weekends.
General tasks include cleaning, restocking/stock rotations and record keeping.
This position does not include key holder responsibilities, budget or line management responsibilities.
The position would include handling card transactions and cashing up. Training would be provided on use of the till systems.
Bar and Catering Assistants should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding allergens, HACCP, COSHH and food hygiene.
Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex is operational almost all year- with closures typically only for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year. We are open to one or multiple post holders to assist with covering absences and increased operational requirements. Typical shifts are typically up to 7.5 hours each.
The Ideal Candidate
Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex is one part of the leisure provision run internally by BCP Council, so while this is the base location, cross site working may be required to other sites.
The candidate would ideally have a Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene (or equivalent) and experience in working in catering environment.
The candidate must have experience in cash handling, and working with the public. They should be calm and professionaly when dealing with customers, be motivated and ready to embrace new ways of working.
Expereince in the use of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams would be helpful. Experience in using digital CRM software and POS systems would be a benefit. Training would be provided on our specific systems.
For an informal discussion about the position, please speak to Jude Martin Warren.Wright@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here Jobs and apprenticeships | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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