Canteen Assistant

The Theo Paphitis Retail Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension (enhanced)

Referral scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing day

Training & apprenticeships

Exclusive discounts across group brand

Cycle2Work scheme

Mental health support

Recognition awards & social events

Job summary

The Theo Paphitis Retail Group is recruiting a Canteen Assistant in Crewe to support the Crew(e) Room catering team. You will help prepare fresh food, serve customers, and ensure a welcoming, clean, and safe dining area for colleagues and visitors.

Join a busy team focused on great service, teamwork, and a positive guest experience, with opportunities for training and development within Ryman’s catering operations.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Friendly, approachable personality with customer service focus.
• Interest in helping others and delivering great service.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay organised in a busy canteen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food items such as sandwiches and salads.
• Serve colleagues and customers from the hot counter with a friendly approach.
• Take payments and handle cash accurately.
• Keep kitchen, counter and service areas clean and tidy.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Customer service

Cash handling

Food hygiene basics

Reliable

Job description

Canteen Assistant Jobs in Crewe at The Theo Paphitis Retail Group

Love great food and great service? Join our catering team and help make every visit to our Crew(e) Room a positive one. As a Canteen Assistant at Ryman, you’ll be part of a team serving our colleagues and customers, helping to prepare fresh food and keeping the canteen running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Helping to prepare fresh food such as sandwiches, salads and other canteen favourites.
• Serving colleagues and customers from the hot counter with a friendly and welcoming approach.
• Taking payments and handling cash accurately.
• Keeping the kitchen, counter and service areas clean, tidy and ready throughout the day.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness standards.
• Providing friendly, helpful service to our Ryman colleagues and customers.
• Supporting the wider catering team to keep service running smoothly, particularly during busy periods.
• Helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience within our Crew(e) Room.
• Getting stuck in and supporting the team wherever needed.

What you’ll bring

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• A friendly, approachable personality and a genuine interest in helping others.
• A passion for delivering great service to colleagues and customers.
• The ability to work well as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• A reliable, hardworking and hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to stay organised and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A willingness to learn about food preparation, service and kitchen standards.
• Most importantly, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn company bonus, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance plus an extra wellbeing day to recharge.
• Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.
• A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.

About Ryman

With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK’s go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).

We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.

Title: Canteen Assistant

Company: The Theo Paphitis Retail Group

Location: Crewe