Catering Assistant

Aramark; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,992 - 18,324; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee discounts platform

Life assurance and pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development & apprenticeship

Promotions from within

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team at Derby College Group - Roundhouse, Derby, DE24 8JE. You will assist in the day-to-day running of the unit, including drinks preparation, serving food to order, and delivering excellent customer service.

This maternity-cover role is based on site, with training provided and opportunities for progression within a world-leading contract catering company.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene certificate Level 2 desirable; training provided.
• 1–2 years' experience in food services or retail desirable.
• Able to work as part of a team and deliver customer service.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation when needed (sandwiches, grab and go, light hot items).
• Serve students and provide excellent customer service.
• Stock deliveries and housekeeping duties front and back of house.
• Clear tables and maintain cleanliness during service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food preparation

Education

Food hygiene Level 2 certificate

Job description

Job title: Catering Assistant
Location: Derby College Group - Roundhouse, Derby, DE24 8JE
Working hours: Maternity cover, Mon - Fri, 32.5 hours per week. Term Time only, 36 working weeks (4.328 Holiday) paid week 40.328.
Salary: £16,658.49

Aramark UK are currently recruiting aCatering Assistant to join our team working at Derby College Group - Roundhouse, Derby, DE24 8JE.

To assist in the day to day running of the unit - making drinks to order, serving food to order, and providing excellent customer service throughout.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

Why join us?

• Free parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits Platform - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

What you'll do:

• Basic food preparation if required including sandwiches, grab and go items, basic hot food if required.
• Serving students, ensuring you are always providing excellent customer service.
• Stocking up and putting away deliveries
• Serving food and clearing tables/bins/trays
• General cleaning back and front-of-house, making sure the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.

What we're looking for:

• Food hygiene certificate - Level 2 desirable. However, relevant training will be provided.
• No previous experience required, but 1-2 years' experience in a food services or retail environment desirable
• Work well as part of a team
• Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

If you're ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day,

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proudDisability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

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 accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Job reference: 667685.

What you'll do:

• Basic food preparation if required including sandwiches, grab and go items, basic hot food if required.
• Serving students, ensuring you are always providing excellent customer service.
• Stocking up and putting away deliveries
• Serving food and clearing tables/bins/trays
• General cleaning back and front-of-house, making sure the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.

What we're looking for:

• Food hygiene certificate - Level 2 desirable. However, relevant training will be provided.
• No previous experience required, but 1-2 years' experience in a food services or retail environment desirable
• Work well as part of a team
• Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

If you're ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day,