Catering Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
TJ Hughes is currently recruiting for a 16-hour Part Time Catering Assistant to join the Café team based at our TJ Hughes Café in Hartlepool.
This role is for 16 hours per week which is typically worked over any days out of Sunday to Saturday.
If you feel you are the ideal candidate then we would love for you to be part of the Café team. To apply please forward your CV & Covering Letter to our recruitment email address.
Responsibilities
Your role is to work as part of the team to ensure all customers receive the highest possible standard of service at all times in a pleasant, clean and safe environment.
- Provide each customer with a warm welcome and be polite, friendly and helpful at all times.
- Prepare foods and beverages to specification and the highest standards to ensure our customers fully enjoy their experience using our services.
- Make sure the kitchen, café and service areas are clean, tidy and well stocked and attractive during opening times, ensuring sufficient supply of crockery/cutlery.
- To work within the wash up area including using the dish washer while maintaining health & safety standards by keeping equipment clean, stored correctly and available for use.
- Ensure correct cash handling and till procedures are used during every transaction correctly, give the correct change and complete the transaction by providing the receipt to the customer.
- To ensure all counters/displays and servery areas are fully stocked, look appealing and replenished/refreshed as required.
- Assist when required receiving and checking off deliveries including correct storage.
- To maintain the highest possible standards of hygiene at all times, ensuring such standards are sustained throughout any food storage, food preparation and food handling activities.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties.
Required Skills
- Proven experience of working in a Cafe
- Proven cooking skills and an interest in food and catering
- Knowledge on Health & Safety is required
- Till operating skills
Unfortunately, due to the high numbers of applications we receive, it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all applications and therefore will only contact shortlisted candidates.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £4.81-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 56C/16CA
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Catering Assistant roles across TJ Hughes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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