Catering Assistant

Mitie; Branston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie is hiring a Catering Assistant for a permanent, part-time role at a B&Q DC location in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The position is 30 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.49 per hour.

You will deliver excellent service, maintain dining areas and follow cleaning schedules, while adhering to health and safety standards. The role involves serving food, handling cash, and working with colleagues to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Qualifications

• Numeracy, literacy and communication skills are essential.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates are preferred (training provided if not held).
• Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with good time management.
• Adaptability and attention to detail for service and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys and 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 service.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Health & Safety certificate

Job description

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.

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

Contract: PermanentType: PartHours: 30 hours per weekPay: £13.49 per hourLocation: B&Q DC ,Staffordshire, DE143FN

Role 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.

What we're looking for:

• 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.