Catering Assistant

EVO Group; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based company is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support deli canteen operations, ensuring excellent customer service and food safety standards. The successful candidate will have prior food and beverage experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

State of the art IT equipment

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist / run daily café operations.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.
• Monitor food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Catering Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Catering Assistant to assist with the daily operations of our deli canteen. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting with driving overall business performance. This role requires strong attention to detail and a passion for hospitality. You will be the key point of contact for customers and ensure that every customer has a positive experience. A successful candidate will have prior experience within the food and beverage industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to managing both people and processes. If you are passionate about food and customer service, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our growing team.

Your Schedule: 21 hours per week across 5 days (times to be agreed)

Your Responsibilities as a Catering Assistant:

1. Assist / run daily café operations
2. Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained
3. Manage inventory and place orders for supplies
4. Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly
5. Monitor food safety and hygiene standards
6. Collaborate with management on marketing and promotions
7. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café
8. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in food preparation and service
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
3. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
4. Ability to multitask and work under pressure
5. Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving skills
6. Basic math and computer literacy
7. Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

Note: The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to those shown above and may be modified at any time by the Company.

The Company

evo - a powerhouse of brands.

evo Group of Companies is the UK and Ireland's largest multi-channel business supplies and services distributor. We operate a centralised distribution network, with distribution centres around the UK and Ireland, complemented by regional cross-dock sites. Our unrivalled logistics platform includes hundreds of our own delivery vehicles, efficiently delivering a vast range of essential goods to workplaces across the nation.

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our culture here at evo, and we are proud to employ over 2,000 people across our industry-leading brands:

VOW Wholesale, VOW Ireland, Banner, Complete, Premvan, Truline, & Staples.

The Benefits

• Flexible working
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• State of the art IT equipment
• Volunteer days