Catering Assistant

Elior Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday + 31 after 2 years

Leave for life’s moments

Paid volunteering days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior is hiring a Catering Assistant to deliver excellent food and service across restaurant, hospitality, deli and coffee bar areas. You’ll keep spaces clean, help with service, and support food prep while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, strong communication, reliability and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced team environment. Training provided and inclusive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a passion for customer service.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a busy team environment.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Prior catering, hospitality or barista experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep the restaurant, coffee bar, and service areas clean, tidy and well-stocked.
• Provide friendly, professional service to clients and guests.
• Support food preparation, service and replenishment throughout the day.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Excellent communication

People skills

Reliability & flexibility

Teamwork & collaboration

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday- 20hrs per week

Job ID: 7923

What you’ll be serving up...

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play an important role in delivering a great food and service experience for our clients and guests. Working across the restaurant, hospitality, deli and coffee bar areas, you'll help ensure our service runs smoothly every day.

• Keep the restaurant, coffee bar, and service areas clean, tidy and well-stocked
• Provide friendly, professional service to clients and guests
• Support food preparation, service and replenishment throughout the day
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, food safety and presentation
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH procedures
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver excellent customer service

The ingredients you'll bring...

• A positive attitude and a passion for customer service
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work well in a busy team environment
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Previous catering, hospitality or barista experience is desirable, but full training will be provided
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!