Catering Assistant

Mitie; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie is hiring a Catering Assistant at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. This part-time role (20 hours per week) carries a £13,254 annual salary and involves maintaining dining areas, serving meals, and adhering to hygiene standards.

You will handle cash, assist with service, and work with colleagues to deliver friendly customer service; training for basic food hygiene and health & safety is provided if not already held.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (desirable).
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided if not held).
• Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident with strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates

Job description

Job Title: Catering AssistantRate of Pay: £13,254 per annumPosition Type: PermanentType of Employment: Part TimeHours: 20 hours per weekLocation: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England OX3 9DU

Roles and Responsibilities

• -Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• -Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• -Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• -Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• -Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

What are we looking for

• -Previous catering experience in a similar environment (desirable).
• -Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided if not held).
• -Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• -Passion for customer service and ability to work independently and in a team.
• -Adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident with strong organisational and time management skills.