Catering Assistant

Northern Europe; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

EAP + online GP

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

School holidays off

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team at New College Doncaster, DN9 3GH. The role involves serving meals to students and staff, assisting with food prep and presentation, and delivering excellent customer service in a busy education catering environment.

The position is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am–2:00pm, 31 weeks per year, term-time only. DBS check required prior to employment. On-site role with career development within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Catering/hospitality or customer service experience encouraged.
• Friendly with excellent communication skills.
• Team player with good organisation.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and beverages to students, staff, and visitors
• Assisting with food preparation and presentation
• Delivering excellent customer service throughout service periods
• Replenishing food counters and service areas
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions where required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Assisting with stock replenishment and basic kitchen duties
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Supporting the catering team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the service

Skills

Friendliness

Communication

Team player

Organisation

Reliability

Tools

Cash handling

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 at New College Doncaster, DN9 3GH. This is a fantastic opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to become part of a busy education catering team, helping to provide excellent food and customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Working hours of 8:00am - 2:00pm
• 31 working weeks per year
• Term-time only position
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Excellent work-life balance with school holidays off

What you'll be doing

• Serving food and beverages to students, staff, and visitors
• Assisting with food preparation and presentation
• Delivering excellent customer service throughout service periods
• Replenishing food counters and service areas
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions where required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Assisting with stock replenishment and basic kitchen duties
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Supporting the catering team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the service

Qualifications

About you

• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, flexible, and positive approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment

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.