Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

Mon–Fri schedule

Employee benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

MyStaffShop discounts

Training and development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at King Henry School in Abergavenny. Location: King Henry School, NP7 6EP. Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Term Time Only, 38 working weeks per year. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and delivering excellent customer service. You will assist with food preparation and serving, handle tills, and help maintain food safety standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Must have a positive and professional attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Operate tills and handle transactions where required.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Clean dining areas, kitchen equipment, and service points.
• Support the wider catering team with day-to-day operations.
• Ensure all company and client standards are met.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Catering experience desirable

Willingness to learn

Job description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it’s at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark can help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Location: King Henry School, NP7 6EP
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Term Time Only, 38 working weeks per year

We are currently looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at King Henry School in Abergavenny. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

What's in it for you?

• Term time only role, ideal for work-life balance
• Monday to Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• MyStaffShop discounts and rewards platform
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors
• Operating tills and handling transactions where required
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Cleaning dining areas, kitchen equipment, and service points
• Supporting the wider catering team with day-to-day operations
• Ensuring all company and client standards are met

Qualifications

• A positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills

Additional Information

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.