Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero hour contract

Flexible working opportunities

No split shifts

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Supportive team

Opportunities to progress

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team in CF23 7BW on a zero hour contract. The role focuses on delivering friendly, professional service while supporting day-to-day catering operations and maintaining high standards across service areas.

You'll assist with food preparation, take customer orders, operate tills, and ensure food safety guidelines are followed. Training and development are available in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service is desirable but not essential
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing business needs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Food hygiene knowledge is beneficial but training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Serving food and beverages to customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions
• Maintaining cleanliness in food service and dining areas
• Supporting stock replenishment and storage procedures
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety regulations
• Assisting with setting up and closing down service areas
• Working collaboratively with the wider catering team

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible

Attention to detail

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team in CF23 7BW on a zero hour contract. This flexible role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment and is looking for work on an as-needed basis.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring customers receive excellent service and high-quality food throughout the day.

What's in it for you?

• Zero hour contract with flexible working opportunities
• Work available as and when required
• No split shifts
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to progress within Aramark

What you'll be doing

• Serving food and beverages to customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions
• Maintaining cleanliness in food service and dining areas
• Supporting stock replenishment and storage procedures
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety regulations
• Assisting with setting up and closing down service areas
• Working collaboratively with the wider catering team

Qualifications

About you

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service is desirable but not essential
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing business needs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Food hygiene knowledge is beneficial but training will be provided

Additional Information

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.