Job title: Catering Assistant

Location: Swallows Leisure Centre

Working Hours Casual, between Monday to Sunday

Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour + excellent benefits

Here at Swale Community Leisure Trust and our partner Serco Leisure Operating Ltd our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Catering Assistants to join our team.

As the Catering Assistant, you will be a varied role and some of your duties will include carrying out cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout and undertaking record temperature checks whilst ensuring high standards of food hygiene are maintained. You will also make sure that customers are served promptly and efficiently and ensure that financial and cash handling procedures are complied with. This is a fast-paced role dealing with orders and the day-to-day service of customers.

In addition, there will be times when you will be required to assist other members of staff.

We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities. You will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres!

About you

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff at Swallows, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when required.

Level 2 in food safety is desirable as is previous experience in a customer facing environment, however full training will be provided.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and want to work in a challenging and varied role, please apply today.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.

What we offer

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  Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• 21 days annual leave + Public holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• Simply health cash plan
• Anytime health line
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice
• Benefits portal offering discounts on eating out, travel, shopping and entertainment
• A safe and supportive culture
• A chance to make a positive difference to the community