Catering Assistant

Mitie; Buxton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant at Buxton to support dining operations. The role involves maintaining dining areas, serving meals, handling cash, and upholding health and safety standards in a hospitality setting.

Experience in catering, basic hygiene certificates, and strong numeracy and communication skills are required. Driving may help due to location, and the team emphasises customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (Essential)
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided for renewal)
• 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

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Independent working

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.

Job Tittle : Catering Assistance Rate of pay: £24,785 per annum Position Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Part Time Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5 hoursLocation: HSE Buxton, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, SK17 9JN

Important: Driving license preferable due to location (unless you reside in Harpur hill or walking distance)

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 (Essential)
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided for renewal).
• 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.