Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equated pay

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Employee benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team in Oswestry, Shropshire. You will support the catering team with daily service during break and lunch periods, ensuring a high‑quality and efficient experience for students.

This role offers 20 hours a week in term-time, with equated pay of 12.71 per hour, access to benefits and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Previous catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced school environment.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and drinks to students during break and lunch service.
• Operating the till and handling transactions accurately.
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties.
• Supporting the team to ensure service runs smoothly during busy periods.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assisting with washing up and general housekeeping duties.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures at all times.
• Providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Teamwork

Reliable and flexible

Catering experience

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. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team in Oswestry, Shropshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy school environment, helping to provide excellent food service to students during break and lunch periods.

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the catering team with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and dining facilities, ensuring students receive a high-quality and efficient service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving food and drinks to students during break and lunch service
• Operating the till and handling transactions accurately
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Supporting the team to ensure service runs smoothly during busy periods
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assisting with washing up and general housekeeping duties
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures at all times
• Providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 per hour (equated pay)
• 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only role, working 38 weeks per year
• Equated pay spread across the year
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Previous catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Ability to work in a fast-paced school environment

Additional Requirements

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK

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.

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