Catering Assistant

P+S Personnel Services Ltd; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis until the 18th December 2026.

Key duties include food preparation, serving customers, till work, and maintaining hygiene across kitchen and vending areas. You will work as part of a team, follow H&S procedures, and participate in training as required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience in catering is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety relevant to the role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of food items for sale.
• Serve customers at the counter.
• Till work and cash handling as required.
• Update till system as needed.
• Assist with cleaning equipment, tables and kitchen areas.
• Restock and check vending machines around site (lifting involved).
• Assist with deliveries and receive goods.
• Work as part of a team and participate in training.
• Report health concerns to line manager or HR.
• Comply with health and safety procedures relevant to area.

Skills

Good customer service

Confident communication

Teamwork

Working under pressure

IT skills

Safeguarding & Equality & Diversity

GCSE English & Maths

Catering experience (desirable)

Health & safety knowledge (desirable)

Education

GCSEs grade C or above inc. English & Maths

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis until the 18th December 2026.

Main Duties

• Assisting with the preparation of food items for sale
• Serving customers on the counter
• Till work and cash handling as required
• Updating the till system as and when required
• Assisting with cleaning equipment and tables when required
• Cleaning and filling vending machines on a regular basis around the site (involves lifting)
• Keeping kitchen and associated areas clean at all times
• Assisting with receiving deliveries
• Participating in any training required
• Assisting other teams as necessary
• Any other reasonable duties as required
• Report any health concerns to line manager or HR Team which may be work related or which may affect his/her ability to do their job safely
• Comply with the site and departmental H&S procedures relevant to their particular area and systems of work

• Good customer service skills
• Able to communicate confidently and courteously with staff and students
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to work well under pressure during busy periods
• Competent in the use of relevant IT
• Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and Equality & Diversity
• At least 5 GCSE grades at C and above including English, Maths or equivalent
• Experience of working in a catering environment (desirable)
• A good knowledge of health and safety relevant to the role (desirable)