Catering Assistant

Mitie; Ilford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie in Ilford is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant at King George Hospital to deliver high-quality coffee, beverages and light snacks. You will handle tills where required and maintain clean, safe service areas in line with NHS and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has barista experience, strong food safety knowledge, excellent communication, and works well both in a team and independently. You must be flexible with scheduling and able to support other hospital units as needed.

Qualifications

• Barista experience and ability to work under pressure or unsupervised when required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• A reliable team player who can also work independently.
• Adaptability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving coffee, hot beverages and light snacks to a high standard.
• Maintaining food safety and allergen awareness in line with NHS guidelines.
• Managing stock and replenishing service areas.
• Operating tills and handling cash where required.
• Ensuring clean, safe and well-presented work areas and equipment.

Skills

Barista experience

Food safety

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

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.

Job Tittle : Catering AssistantRate of pay: ££ 27,010 per annumPosition Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Part Time Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 35 hoursLocation: King George Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford , Greater London, England, IG3 8YB

Role Responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving high-quality coffee, hot beverages, and light snacks to a consistently high standard.
• Maintaining food safety and allergen awareness at all times, ensuring compliance with Mite and NHS.
• Managing stock levels for coffee, milk, and related supplies, and keeping service areas replenished.
• Operating tills and handling cash accurately, where required.
• Ensuring all equipment, workstations, and service areas are clean, tidy, and safe up to health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

What we're looking for:

• Previous Barista experience with the ability to work under pressure and unsupervised, where required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• A strong team player who also works confidently on their own initiative.
• Adaptability, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Candidate must be flexible with timings, able to multitask and work at other retail units within the hospital as requested.