Catering Assistant

Aramark; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkBox discounts

Discounted parking

Full training provided

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team at West Suffolk College, IP333RL. You will deliver friendly customer service to students and staff, prepare Starbucks beverages, and serve food and snacks across the catering operation.

You’ll operate tills, maintain hygiene, and support opening/closing duties in a busy college environment. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday 7am–2:30pm, term-time 34 weeks, with full training, discounted parking and access to

Qualifications

• Friendly and customer-focused approach
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a busy team
• Reliable, punctual and flexible

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Prepare and serve Starbucks beverages to brand standards.
• Serve food, snacks and other products across the catering operation.
• Operate tills and process cash/card transactions accurately.
• Maintain clean, stocked counters, displays and service areas.
• Replenish stock and assist with deliveries.
• Follow food safety, allergen, and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Support other college catering areas as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Barista skills

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team working at West Suffolk College, IP333RL.

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. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an [enhanced] DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role
• 35 hours per week
• Monday- Friday 7am-2:30pm
• Term time only 34 weeks
• Full training provided
• Discounted parking
• You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional and efficient customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Prepare and serve Starbucks hot and cold beverages to required brand standards.
• Serve food, snacks and other products across the catering operation.
• Operate tills and process cash/card transactions accurately.
• Maintain clean, attractive and fully stocked counters, displays and service areas.
• Replenish and rotate stock and assist with deliveries.
• Follow food safety, allergen, Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and presentation, including general cleaning duties.
• Assist with opening and closing duties as required.
• Work as part of the wider catering team and support other college catering areas and general duties as required.

Key Requirements:

• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, coffee shop or customer service experience desirable but not essential; training provided.
• Friendly, positive and customer-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and willing to support different catering areas.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Willingness to learn barista skills and prepare beverages to Starbucks standards.
• Basic food hygiene/allergen/Health & Safety awareness desirable; full training provided.
• Able to follow instructions, procedures and company standards.
• Willing to complete required online training and safeguarding requirements.

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations 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.