Catering Assistant

Mitie Group plc.; Harpur Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is hiring a Catering Assistant in Buxton. This permanent part-time role involves 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £24,785 per annum.

Driving distance is preferred due to location. The role requires basic food hygiene and health & safety certificates, numeracy and literacy, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include maintaining dining and service areas, serving food, cleaning, handling cash, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills sufficient for daily service tasks.
• Strong communication with customers and colleagues to deliver excellent service.
• Prior catering experience in a similar environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.
• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (Essential)

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Catering experience

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Health & Safety certificate

Job description

Job Title: Catering Assistance

Rate of pay: £24,785 per annum

Position Type: Permanent Employment Type: Part Time

Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5 hours

Location: HSE Buxton, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, SK17 9JN

Important: Driving license preferable due to location (unless you reside in Harpur hill or walking distance)

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.
• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (Essential)

Qualifications / Requirements

• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided for renewal).
• Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident with strong organisational and time management skills.

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.