Catering Assistant

Elior; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Newcastle is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to join their team. This role involves preparing food, serving customers, and adhering to safety protocols. With benefits such as free lunches, generous holiday time, and opportunities for progression, it's an excellent opportunity for those eager to grow in the catering industry.

Benefits

Free On-Site Lunches

28 days holiday, increasing to 31

Paid charity leave

Flexible working options

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, barista, or vending services is desirable.
• Flexibility to cover during holidays is important.
• Proactive approach and team spirit in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Making sandwiches for sale and serving customers.
• Operating tills and managing stock for vending machines.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and health procedures.

Skills

Team player

Customer service excellence

Proactivity

Tools

Barista

Catering experience

Vending machine operation

Job description

Are you a passionate Catering Assistant? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

Job Description

As a Catering Assistant, you will have responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Working Environment

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7 (40hrs per week)

Responsibilities:

• Making sandwiches for sale within our restaurant & coffee bar, serving customers, and operating tills.
• Filling and stock ordering/taking for vending machines on site.
• Offering warm and friendly service at all times.
• Ensuring COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Skills and Experience

• Team player with a proactive approach to work.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Catering, Barista & Vending experience desirable.
• Flexibility to support with holiday cover when needed.

Benefits

At Elior, we ensure our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded with generous rewards & benefits:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving time & money while staying nourished & energized.
• Support Your Way of Life:
• Flexible working: full-time & part-time roles with varying shift patterns to balance personal & professional commitments.
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years of service.
• Family leave options to prioritize family commitments.
• Paid charity leave: two additional paid days for charity work.

Opportunities for Growth & Wellbeing:

• Career progression opportunities within a close-knit community.
• Access to mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
• Financial & wellbeing benefits including life assurance, pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme.