Catering Assistant

-; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

2-week placement

Weekly pay

Daytime shifts 10:30-17:00

32.5 hours per week

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Catering Assistant for a busy café in Newport, with an immediate start. The role is a 2-week placement offering 32.5 hours per week across daytime shifts (10:30–17:00). You will perform a mix of front-of-house and kitchen duties and provide friendly, efficient service to customers.

Ideal candidates have hospitality or customer service experience and are flexible about weekends. This is a short-term, paid placement with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering, retail or customer-facing environments.
• Confident to serve customers in a busy setting.
• Willing to perform front-of-house and kitchen duties.
• Reliable, friendly and hardworking.
• Flexible with weekends and able to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Help prepare and set up food and refreshments.
• Support counter and front-of-house service.
• Assist with general kitchen duties and washing up.
• Keep areas clean and well organized.
• Restock food, drinks and supplies.
• Work as part of an established catering team.
• Work 5 days per week, including weekends when required.

Job description

Catering Assistant – £15.07 per hour | Immediate Start | 2-Week Placement

Looking for immediate work over the next two weeks? We’re looking for a Catering Assistant to join a busy café within a popular retail setting in Newport. This is a great opportunity for someone with hospitality or customer service experience looking for short-term work.

You’ll join a friendly catering team, supporting the day-to-day running of the café and helping to provide a welcoming and efficient service to customers. The role includes a mixture of front of house and kitchen duties, from serving customers and preparing food through to cleaning and washing up.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• £15.07 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• Immediate start available
• 2-week placement
• 32.5 hours per week
• 5 days per week
• Weekly pay
• Daytime shifts, 10:30-17:00
• Experience within a busy retail catering environment

Key Responsibilities

As a Catering Assistant, you will:

• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Help prepare and set up food and refreshments
• Support with counter and front of house service
• Assist with general kitchen duties and washing up
• Keep customer and kitchen areas clean and well organised
• Restock food, drinks and other supplies as required
• Work as part of an established catering team
• Work 5 days per week, including weekends when required

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail or a customer-facing environment
• Is confident serving customers in a busy environment
• Is comfortable carrying out both front of house and kitchen duties
• Is reliable, friendly and hardworking
• Is flexible and happy to work weekends when required
• Can commit to the full 2-week placement
• Is available to start immediately

If you’re looking for immediate Catering Assistant work in Newport over the next two weeks, this could be a great opportunity to secure short-term work with a friendly catering team.

Job Number │ SUCAN / INDSOTONFOH
Location │ Newport
Role │ Catering Assistant

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.