Catering Officer
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,409 to £30,060 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Reception Suite, Sandwell Valley Crematorium, Newton Road, West Bromwich B71 3SX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SAND000008947 |
Summary
Sandwell’s Bereavement Services provide a number of services to families at what is often a very difficult time in their lives.
Our Reception Suite and Café facility at Sandwell Valley Crematorium is a key service offering wakes in a purpose built licenced facility and a friendly and welcoming café for those attending services or visiting loved ones in our grounds.
We are looking to appoint a suitability qualified, empathetic and enthusiastic Catering Officer to be part of a small team, helping to run these services. This role requires undertaking all tasks associated with the preparation and serving of food and beverages at the Reception Suite and the Café, the booking of wakes, checking and validation of information and providing advice and guidance to all customers and relevant stakeholders.
The Postholder will carry out a range of duties to include:
Food preparation and service, in line with relevant food and hygiene regulations.
The sale of beverages to include soft drinks and alcohol.
Stock control and procurement.
Cash handling and associated administrative tasks
Oversight and organisation of bookings and rotas
The successful candidate must possess:
Level 2 Qualification in Catering and Hospitality. Advance Food and Hygiene or equivalent.
At Least 2 years of working in both a food and beverage environment
Excellent front of house customer service skills
Good communication skills
Empathy and understanding in working with the bereaved
For an informal discussion please contact Donna Newman on 0121 569 6700.
Hours
18.5 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Our Reception Suite and Café facility at Sandwell Valley Crematorium is a key service offering wakes in a purpose built licenced facility and a friendly and welcoming café for those attending services or visiting loved ones in our grounds.
We are looking to appoint a suitability qualified, empathetic and enthusiastic Catering Officer to be part of a small team, helping to run these services. This role requires undertaking all tasks associated with the preparation and serving of food and beverages at the Reception Suite and the Café, the booking of wakes, checking and validation of information and providing advice and guidance to all customers and relevant stakeholders.
The Postholder will carry out a range of duties to include:
Food preparation and service, in line with relevant food and hygiene regulations.
The sale of beverages to include soft drinks and alcohol.
Stock control and procurement.
Cash handling and associated administrative tasks
Oversight and organisation of bookings and rotas
The successful candidate must possess:
Level 2 Qualification in Catering and Hospitality. Advance Food and Hygiene or equivalent.
At Least 2 years of working in both a food and beverage environment
Excellent front of house customer service skills
Good communication skills
Empathy and understanding in working with the bereaved
For an informal discussion please contact Donna Newman on 0121 569 6700.
Hours
18.5 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
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