Catering Assistant

Mitie Group plc.; Adwick le Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Catering Assistant in Adwick le Street, UK. The role consists of preparing dining areas, serving food, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience and strong customer service skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team. The position offers various benefits including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates can be trained.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas.
• Serve food and wash dishes and catering equipment.
• Ensure daily cleaning of all catering areas.
• Handle cash collection and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

We're looking for a Catering Assistant who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (desirable).
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided if not held).
• Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident with strong organisational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Access to MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and lifestyle benefits via Choices platform.
• Virtual GP, Salary Finance options, and life cover.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars, training, and career development opportunities.

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.