Casual Food Services Assistant – Flexible Shifts + Parking

West Sussex; West Dean; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Free facilities access

Free on-site parking

South Downs setting

Job summary

West Dean is a unique place to work, bringing together creativity, heritage, hospitality, and education in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Our stunning 6,350-acre estate is home to West Dean College, award-winning gardens, historic collections, events spaces, and a vibrant community of students, visitors, and guests.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Casual Food Services Assistants to join our Food Services team and help deliver a welcoming, high-quality experience across

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer‑facing role.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• A flexible and reliable approach, with the ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy environment and support different service areas as required.

Responsibilities

• Support food and beverage service across West Dean’s cafés, dining rooms, event spaces, and other service areas.
• Prepare and set up service areas, ensuring they are clean, organised, and fully stocked.
• Serve food and drinks to a high standard, ensuring presentation, portioning, and temperature requirements are met.
• Provide friendly and attentive customer service to students, visitors, and event guests.
• Replenish stock, including beverages, consumables, and service items.
• Maintain cleanliness across dining and service areas in line with food hygiene standards.
• Clear tables, manage waste appropriately, and support general housekeeping duties.
• Assist with stock checks, food storage, and rotation of supplies.
• Clean and maintain beverage equipment and service areas.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and workplace procedures.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Job description

West Dean is a unique place to work, bringing together creativity, heritage, hospitality, and education in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Our stunning 6,350-acre estate is home to West Dean College, award-winning gardens, historic collections, events spaces, and a vibrant community of students, visitors, and guests.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Casual Food Services Assistants to join our Food Services team and help deliver a welcoming, high-quality experience across