Catering Assistant

Aramark; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

PerkBox discounts

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting Catering Assistants to join the team at Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull. Roles are term-time only (37 weeks) with Monday to Friday work and full training provided. A competitive pro rata salary, life assurance, pension contributions, and PerkBox discounts accompany career development opportunities within a supportive team.

Applicants will help maintain kitchen hygiene, assist with basic food prep, and ensure safe storage and handling of deliveries in a college environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy catering environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout kitchen and storage areas.
• Wash and clean kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, and cookware.
• Assist with receipt, checking and safe storage of deliveries per food safety procedures.
• Support catering team by keeping workstations clean, stocked and ready for service.
• Carry out routine cleaning tasks including floors, walls, surfaces, fridges and waste areas.
• Dispose of waste and recycling following health & safety procedures.
• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by Chef or Catering Manager.
• Ensure safe storage of cleaning chemicals per COSHH.
• Operate dishwashing and cleaning equipment safely and report faults.
• Help ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and safeguarding in college.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

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AramarkUKare currently recruitingtwoCatering Assistantsto jointheteam workingat Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull.

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. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including referencesand anenhanced DBSin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• £13,242.63 / year pro rata
• Monday to Friday
• 37working weeks- term time only
• Full training provided
• You will have access toPerkBox- which includes 100's ofdiscounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shopand weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided.We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintainhigh standardsof cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, food preparation areas, and storage areas.
• Wash and clean kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, trays, and cookware promptly and efficiently.
• Assistwith the receipt, checking, and safe storage of food and non-food deliveriesin accordance withfood safety procedures.
• Support the catering team by ensuring workstations are clean, stocked, and ready for service.
• Carry out routine cleaning tasks, including floors, walls, surfaces, fridges, freezers, and waste disposal areas.
• Dispose of waste and recycling appropriately, following site environmental and health & safety procedures.
• Assistwith basic food preparation tasks as directed by the Chef or Catering Manager
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are stored and used safelyin accordance withCOSHH regulations.
• Operate dishwashing and cleaning equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues.
• Helpmaintaincompliance with food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding requirements within the college environment.
• Support catering operations during busy service periods and college events asrequired.
• Work effectively as part of a team to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming catering service for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Requirements

• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy catering environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Positive attitude and willingness toassistcolleagues.

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager beforesubmittingyour application.

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 ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If yourequireany accommodations 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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.