Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Crosskeys; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits app

Company pension

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Training and apprenticeships

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team at Crosskeys Campus, Coleg Gwent. You will support the catering team in delivering high-quality food and beverage service in a busy, welcoming environment.

The role requires assisting with food prep, serving, and maintaining hygiene standards. Benefits include pension contributions, life assurance, generous holiday, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• A positive, friendly and customer-focused attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of catering duties.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety is desirable.
• Previous catering, hospitality or customer service experience would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Providing friendly and efficient customer service.
• Operating tills and handling payments where required.
• Setting up and clearing down service areas.
• Restocking food, beverages and other supplies throughout service.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supporting colleagues during busy service periods.
• Carrying out general catering duties as required by the team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

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. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Crosskeys Campus, Coleg Gwent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and reliable individual looking for work within a busy and welcoming catering environment.

Job Description

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the wider catering team in delivering a high-quality food and beverage service. You'll help ensure our customers receive excellent service while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Providing friendly and efficient customer service
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Setting up and clearing down service areas
• Restocking food, beverages and other supplies throughout service
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across kitchen, dining and service areas
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times
• Supporting colleagues during busy service periods
• Carrying out general catering duties as required by the team

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• A positive, friendly and customer-focused attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of catering duties
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety is desirable
• Previous catering, hospitality or customer service experience would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important

Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks.

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 references and an enhanced DBS check in 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]

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