Catering Assistant

Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the patisserie section in crafting exceptional cakes that delight our customers. As an Assistant for Chef - Cake Decorator, you will contribute to the creation of stunning cakes by handling essential tasks like chopping fruits, mixing ingredients, piping cream, and packaging orders. This role serves as a foundation for mastering the art of cake decoration and is the first step on the journey to becoming a skilled cake artisan. Key Responsibilities: Preparation: Prepare a variety of creams, fillings, and frostings in accordance with Caffe Concerto’s recipes and quality standards. Accurately measure and mix ingredients to achieve consistent results. Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools during cream and filling preparation. Decoration and Assembly: Pipe and apply specified creams, fillings, and frostings to cakes as per recipes and designs. Apply other decorations, such as fruits, edible flowers, chocolate shavings, or sprinkles, in line with Caffe Concerto’s aesthetic standards. Script personalized messages on cakes using various font styles and techniques. Learn and apply basic and intermediate cake decoration techniques to enhance design quality. Packaging and Delivery: Carefully wrap and package cakes to ensure freshness, presentation, and safety during transport. Pack branch orders accurately based on specific branch requirements. Assist in preparing cakes for display, ensuring proper placement and visual appeal. Operational Support: Monitor stock levels of ingredients, tools, and decorations, and report shortages. Assist with inventory management by organizing supplies and restocking as needed. Support the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive environment that values your creativity and attention to detail. Opportunities for learning and development, including training in advanced cake decorating techniques. A chance to work in a dynamic team where your contributions directly enhance customer satisfaction. Required Skills and Qualifications: A passion for baking and cake decoration, with a willingness to learn and grow in the craft. Basic knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and tools (training will be provided). Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions. Good manual dexterity and artistic flair for creating visually appealing designs. Ability to work efficiently under time constraints in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills for packing, order preparation, and inventory management. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and attractively when scripting messages on cakes. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (preferred but not mandatory). Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks. Capability to lift and move ingredients or equipment up to 20kg when needed. This role is ideal for someone passionate about baking and ready to embark on an exciting journey in the patisserie world. Join us at Caffe Concerto and bring joy to customers through beautifully crafted cakes!

Kitchen porter/kitchen assistant. Full time roll in fast paced family run deli/restaurant. Full training offered. 28 days per year paid holiday. Duties include: light cooking, food preparation, stock control, cleaning. £13 per hour Flexible working.

Are you crazy about coffee? Mad about desserts? Love working with people? Bru has an exciting new opportunity for a Team Members and Shift Leaders at our branch. At Bru our people are the heart of our business, they are hardworking, fun and committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer service. If you have a passion for coffee, hand-crafted food and desserts and serving customers in our unique environments, this could be the best career move you make. We will guide and support you to crafting the perfect Bru and building skills to deliver stand out customer service and experiences full of good vibes. About Bru We’re a coffee shop like no other, we serve our 100% speciality arabica Bru blend coffee, hand-made gelato, vegan sorbet, freshly prepared food and the best desserts in town. Bru offers unique interiors to suit everyday lifestyles and is the go to destination for working, relaxing and socialising. A high street destination of choice, Bru serves customers in London, Leicester, Cardiff and is set to open more stores across the nation. About the role Day to day you’ll be making coffee from our 100% speciality arabica, which has notes of dark chocolate and caramel! You will be freshly preparing our unique food and desserts which are the talk of the town. You’ll develop your skills through our training, taking steps to deliver exceptional service and create memorable customer experiences every-day In addition to this you will enjoy the following: • Creating hand-crafted speciality coffee, hot and cold! • Welcoming and serving our fantastic customers with a smile and creating memorable moments ensuring the leave happy and return again soon • Experience, taste and learn our scrumptious products in order to advise and recommend customers • Maintain health, safety, cleanliness and brand standards across the store • Have fun with your team Bru and support them to do the same About you Being part of team Bru means you will be crazy about coffee, and have a passion for working with people from all backgrounds. You will need a desire to learn and continuously improve whilst being the best version of yourself. No experience is necessary, but previous roles or an understanding of coffee and the hospitality sector will help. • Tons of personality and a positive outlook • Committed to delivering exceptional quality and service in everything you do • Excellent communication skills and confidence to serve customers and work with your team • A hard-working attitude and the ability to multitask What we offer • Excellent opportunities to grow and develop in the team • Generous discount policy • One of the most quirkiest, unique and fashionable interiors and store environment in town Ready to join the team? Apply today!

Exciting Opportunity for Trainee Dental Nurses! Part time – 10am - 2pm Full time – 9am – 5pm (Plus 1 Saturday per month) Are you aspiring to become a qualified Dental Nurse? Look no further! We are currently on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our esteemed private and NHS mixed surgery as Part and Full-Time trainee dental nurses. Why join us? If you have a passion for caring and improving dental and oral health, coupled with a strong desire to expand your knowledge, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you. As you train, you'll have the chance to earn and work towards becoming a qualified Dental Nurse registered with the GDC. What we're looking for: Potential candidates should thrive in fast-paced, dynamic work environments, demonstrate quick learning abilities, and possess a team-oriented spirit with high motivation. Essential Requirements: - Preparing to enrol or already enrolled in a GDC-approved dental nurse training course (NEBDN National Diploma) - Proficient in English (both written and spoken) - Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Windows, Office, and Outlook - Dedication and commitment to work and study - Punctuality and reliability - High-level organizational and time-management skills What you gain: - Mentorship from highly skilled Dental Nurses - Qualified Dental Nurse status - Career progression guidance and opportunities - Full uniform & PPE for effective working - Valuable experience working alongside dental professionals - Pension scheme & Wellness Programme Join our team, and enjoy quarterly team lunches as part of a supportive and collaborative work environment. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career in dental nursing! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent - Benefits: - Additional leave - Company events - Company pension - Cycle to work scheme - Employee discount - Gym membership - Health & wellbeing programme - Private dental insurance - Referral programme - Sick pay

Recruitment Role This role will offer you the first step towards building a fulfilling career in the thriving recruitment industry. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be an excellent judge of character, be able to think on your feet to match candidates to relevant job opportunities quickly and effectively. You should also be a confident communicator, as this role will involve constant interaction with a range of different people and personalities both on the phone and face to face. The Role: · Sourcing job applicants from the database and exploring employment opportunities · Contacting candidates to arrange interviews via telephone and email · Establishing contacts to help build a client database · Add new vacancies to the job board and ensure the accuracy of the advert and to maximise applications · Send out interview confirmations and job descriptions via email · Register candidates that may be looking for temporary or permanent work · Reference checking and vetting all candidates following registration · Taking incoming calls to the office via the phone system and passing calls to relevant staff · You will assess and interview candidates to build a clear picture of their career goals and noting their experience · Represent us at local and national recruitment related events Desired Skills and Experience: · Worked in a similar sales environment · Be confident working in a fast-paced environment · Excellent organisational skills · Ability to communicate professionally · Ability to use initiative and willingness to learn · Strong MS Office and bespoke software skills Salary - Range £18,000 - £21,000 (Dependant on experience + Bonuses) Car park available Apply

Become a part of our friendly team at Taylor Made sandwich bar in Northwood. Hours needed: 21-23 hours per week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with some days being an opening shift. We are a small cafe/sandwich bar just a few minutes walk away from Northwood station, who provide our customers daily with freshly made sandwiches, breakfasts and coffee amongst other things. The role requires a friendly and efficient approach to serving customers, answering the telephone, making hot drinks such as tea and coffee (lattes, cappuccino, espresso etc.) along with sandwiches and some hot food. Some light cleaning will also be involved such as washing up and sweeping when necessary. Experience is not essential as training will be provided but more than anything else we are looking for someone who is: Reliable Punctual Polite Aware of customers and colleagues needs Able to Multi task Good team member Flexible/ willing to cover shifts for staff holidays As the role is customer facing, a good command of the English Language is needed.

Managing communications: Responding to emails and phone calls, and managing correspondence Organizing meetings: Scheduling meetings, booking rooms, preparing agendas, and taking minutes Managing office operations: Ensuring the office runs smoothly, including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment Organizing events: Planning and coordinating company events, such as conferences, lunches, and parties Managing records: Keeping documents organized, creating filing systems, and maintaining databases Assisting with finances: Helping with invoicing, budgeting, and bookkeeping Supporting staff: Managing diaries, arranging travel and accommodation, and liaising with other departments Greeting clients: Welcoming clients and customers, and answering their questions Maintaining confidentiality: Ensuring that all contacts and documents are easily traceable

kitchen assistant South harrow Great opportunity; pay & life balance!!! Kitchen assistant for a independent dining pub in Harrow serving the well sourced fresh ingredients prepared in our kitchens. The role - we are looking to expand the team and relaunch the business by recruiting a kitchen assistant to work alongside the head chef and the executive chef. Responsibilities-helping the team to keep hygiene standard in the kitchen, following health and safety procedures, keeping plates and pot clean and help on basic preparations. Rewards - good staring salary and competitive package plus bonus scheme after 3 months. Location - HA1 good transport links . Job type: Full-time, MINIMUM 40 HRS, NO STUDENTS OR CASH IN HANDS salary: from £12.00ph benefits: company pension employee discount sick pay