Catering Assistant

Vanta Staffing Limited; Marlow; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant for a corporate client in Marlow. This permanent role involves various responsibilities, including food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen environment. The candidate must be punctual, organized, and capable of carrying out manual tasks. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 10am - 5pm, with flexibility required for Fridays. The salary offered is GBP16,507.92 per annum, plus holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual, focused, well-organised and reliable.
• Capable of manual work involving bending, lifting and carrying products.
• Friendly with excellent customer-facing skills.
• Confident and well-presented.

Responsibilities

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen.
• Assist with the service of food and drinks in the Deli.
• Accept and put away food deliveries.
• Support food prep as required.
• Clean the Deli/kitchen area.

Skills

Punctuality

Organizational skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Job description

Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are looking for a Catering Assistant to work for our lovely corporate client in Marlow. This exciting opportunity would be ideal for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual with an interest in learning about all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking and cleaning at the onsite deli.

Permanent

Monday to Thursday 10am - 5pm (26 hr week). Must be flexible to cover a Friday if needed (eg holiday cover etc – paid at the same hourly rate as your normal working hours).

GBP16,507.92 per annum. Holiday would be pro‑rated down from FTE of 21 days (plus BH) p.a., increasing by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a maximum overall entitlement of 25 days.

Duties of the Catering Assistant

• Support with catering‑related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the service of food and drinks. Work in all areas of the onsite Deli/canteen, including the front of house and plate/dish wash.
• Accept and put away food deliveries.
• Support with food prep when required and as directed.
• Set up the Deli front of house, ensuring the coffee station is replenished and the display fridges and vending machines are fully stocked.
• Make coffees, teas and other beverages to customers’ order.
• Ensure counters and serving areas are clean and ready during opening hours, with the correct utensils and condiments available.
• Ensure crockery and cutlery are clean and presented correctly.
• Provide an efficient, caring and friendly service to all customers.
• Liaise with kitchen staff to ensure a constant replenishment of food is on offer.
• Serve hot and cold food to customers in a professional manner at all times.
• Operate the till, handle cash, and cash in at the end of the day when required.
• Clean the Deli/kitchen area and empty refuse/waste.

Requirements of the Catering Assistant

• Must be punctual, focused, well‑organised and reliable.
• Must be capable of manual work, involving bending, lifting and carrying a variety of products.
• Must be friendly and have excellent customer‑facing skills.
• Must be confident and well‑presented.