Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Aramark is seeking enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants to join our team across sites in Shropshire. This flexible role offers varied locations, opportunities to gain catering experience, and a supportive environment.

You will help prepare and serve food, provide excellent service, and work across different sites as needed. Flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential, with DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills required.
• Willingness to work at different sites; reliability emphasized.
• DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Deliver excellent customer service to customers, clients and visitors.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Support the team during busy service periods.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Clear and clean dining areas, kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Follow company policies and health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

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 can help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and flexible Casual Catering Assistants to join our team across sites in Shropshire. This role is ideal for someone seeking flexible work who enjoys providing excellent customer service and working as part of a busy catering team.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle
• Variety of working locations and environments
• Opportunities to gain valuable catering and hospitality experience
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• MyStaffShop employee discounts and rewards platform
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Delivering excellent customer service to customers, clients, and visitors
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Supporting the team during busy service periods
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
• Clearing and cleaning dining areas, kitchen equipment, and workstations
• Following company policies and health and safety procedures at all times

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• A positive and flexible attitude
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Reliability and a willingness to work at different sites when required
• Previous catering, hospitality, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• DBS required

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.

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