Job Introduction
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment? Are you seeking a part time role in a friendly team?
We’re recruiting a Hospitality Assistant to assist in the smooth running of our Catering and Housekeeping services in our main Civic offices.
This is a fast paced environment and the role can be physically demanding at times. You'll need to be enthusiastic, outgoing and be flexible in your approach.
This is a front of house role and catering experience will be required.
This role has a specific working pattern:
Monday - Off
Tuesday – 10am to 2pm – 4 hours
Wednesday – 10am to 2pm – 4 hours
Thursday - Off
Friday 10am to 2pm – 4 hours
This role is for 12 hours per week and the salary will be £8,428 - fixed term for 12 weeks
This is a site-based role
Interviews will be held on 23 and 24 October
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Co-ordinate and deliver the full range of services within Corporate Catering & Hospitality, including vending services to all the Council’s buildings, as applicable, though mainly Civic Offices.
- Ensure a high standard of Food Hygiene is maintained and all Food Safety and Food Hygiene regulations are adhered to in accordance with the guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Ensure the cleanliness and attractiveness of all catering areas, kitchens and equipment at all times.
- Assist in the ordering, receiving and correct storage of catering goods ensuring effective stock rotation along with excellent presentation of goods and services.
The Ideal Candidate
- To retain a minimum level 2 food hygiene certification. (Obtain within 1 week of appointment - MKCC provided).
- Physically capable as the role requires a significant amount of walking, lifting, carrying.
- Someone who is positive and enthusiastic to deliver the service and communicate to the service users.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
