Catering Assistant

Aramark; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in catering is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at Monmouth Comprehensive School, Newport. The role involves basic food preparation, excellent customer service, and general cleaning tasks. This full-time position offers a stable hourly rate and various employee benefits including training opportunities. If you have a passion for customer service and food preparation, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits

Free meals

Employee Benefits Portal

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous catering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve students and operate the till while delivering excellent customer service.
• Perform basic food preparation including sandwiches and grab-and-go items.
• General cleaning to ensure a clean and tidy unit during service.

Skills

Customer service

Basic food preparation

Job description

Overview

Aramark UK are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team at Monmouth Comprehensive School, NP25 3YT. You will work as part of a dedicated team, serving customers and providing excellent customer service. Roles include basic food preparation and general cleaning tasks both back and front of house.

Aramark provides world-class contract catering services across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry and Education. We offer a supportive environment with strong opportunities for career development.

What we offer

• Full-time position, 16 hours per week (Mon–Fri). Shifts range from 8:00 to 16:30, leaving your evenings free. Term time only, 43.6 weeks per year.
• Hourly rate: £12.21.
• Free meals and parking; access to our Employee Benefits Portal with discounts on shopping and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and other benefits.
• Training and apprenticeship opportunities; we promote from within and provide great development pathways.

A day in the life of a Catering Assistant

• Basic food preparation including sandwiches, grab-and-go items, and basic hot food if required.
• Serving students and operating the till while delivering excellent customer service.
• Stocking deliveries and putting away goods.
• General cleaning back and front of house; ensuring the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.

You will be set up for success if you have

• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous catering experience is desirable; full on-site training will be provided.

How to apply and contact

If this role appeals, please apply with your details. Job Reference: 590588. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. For accessibility questions or accommodations, contact [e-mail].

About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe, supporting clients in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident. More information at aramarkcareers.com.