Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the Chef Manager and catering team in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring pupils receive an excellent dining experience.

You will help prepare food, serve meals to primary school children in a friendly and professional manner, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food presentation. This role values teamwork, reliability and flexible availability.

Qualifications

• Positive, enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliability and flexibility; able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Manager and catering team with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with preparation of food and ingredients.
• Serve meals to primary school children in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure food is presented and served to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with washing up and general kitchen housekeeping.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures.
• Support stock rotation and storage procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Reliability & flexibility

Catering experience beneficial

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. Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day. We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

Job Description

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the Chef Manager and wider catering team in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to ensure pupils receive an excellent dining experience.

• Supporting the Chef Manager and fellow Catering Assistants with daily kitchen operations
• Assisting with the preparation of food and ingredients
• Serving meals to primary school children in a friendly and professional manner
• Ensuring food is presented and served to a high standard
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Assisting with washing up and general kitchen housekeeping duties
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures at all times
• Supporting stock rotation and food storage procedures
• Providing excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• A positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and flexible attitude
• Previous catering or food service experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided

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.

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