Catering Assistant

Aramark Northern Europe; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to support daily operations at Luton Sixth Form College. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment and will be responsible for serving food, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness. This role offers access to various employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to an employee benefits portal

Online GP services

Apprenticeship scheme opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced catering environment.
• Ability to work to timelines and manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in line with standards.
• Prepare food as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Handle payments and operate tills.
• Restock and display merchandise appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness in back-of-house areas.
• Clean light equipment.
• Report feedback and hazards to the line manager.
• Complete assigned daily paperwork.

Skills

Customer-focused

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Catering Assistant to join our team at Luton Sixth Form College. This role involves supporting the daily catering operations and ensuring a high standard of service to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in line with portioning and presentation standards
• Prepare food as directed by the Kitchen Manager
• Handle payments and operate tills
• Restock and display merchandise appropriately
• Maintain cleanliness in back-of-house areas and on counters
• Clean light equipment
• Report feedback, complaints, stock needs, faults, or hazards to the line manager
• Complete assigned daily paperwork and maintain accurate records
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Undertake relevant training as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced catering environment
• Ability to work to timelines and manage tasks efficiently

Benefits

• Access to an employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Online GP services
• Apprenticeship scheme opportunities

About Aramark

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.