Catering Assistant

Houston & Hawkes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,531 - 33,189; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off every year

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Summer social events

Christmas party

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our London team. The role is hands-on, involving breakfast and lunch service, light prep and ensuring welcoming, high-standards hospitality across the operation.

You will provide top-class customer service in a fast-paced environment, work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, and earn £14.80 per hour. You’ll enjoy free meals on duty and a supportive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within hospitality or catering is desirable.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation.
• Pride in delivering consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast and lunch with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Keep food counters replenished, fresh and beautifully presented.
• Support the chefs with light food preparation.
• Prepare meeting room refreshments and hospitality when required.
• Keep dining areas, service points and back of house areas clean and organised.
• Assist with washing up and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
• Help with setting up before service and clearing down afterwards.
• Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

CATERING ASSISTANT

37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | £14.80 per hour | London

Be part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding food and genuine hospitality every day.

At Houston & Hawkes, we're looking for a Catering Assistant who enjoys variety, works well as part of a team and takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for every customer. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to support every part of the catering operation.

THE ROLE

• Serve breakfast and lunch with confidence and enthusiasm
• Provide friendly, professional customer service
• Keep food counters replenished, fresh and beautifully presented
• Support the chefs with light food preparation
• Prepare meeting room refreshments and hospitality when required
• Keep dining areas, service points and back of house areas clean and organised
• Assist with washing up and maintaining a clean kitchen environment
• Help with setting up before service and clearing down afterwards
• Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver an exceptional customer experience

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience within hospitality or catering is desirable
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation
• Pride in delivering consistently high standards

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £14.80 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Foodie Socials, discovering the latest food, drink and hospitality trends
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's most outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer recognised for creating exceptional workplace hospitality. As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise, we're passionate about looking after our people just as much as we look after our clients. Ranked amongst the UK's Best Places to Work in Hospitality, we're proud to invest in our teams, celebrate success and create careers that people genuinely love.