Catering Assistant

Silverstone Medical Services; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our onsite team at Silverstone. This permanent, full-time role supports the catering operation, serving food and beverages, keeping areas clean, handling till systems, and assisting customers with queries.

You will work closely with the Catering Supervisor to ensure stock is in date and rotated to minimise waste, present food to a high standard, and maintain hygiene in line with Food Safety laws.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment.
• Previous roles in customer-facing service.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (COSHH/HACCP) desirable.
• Commitment to flexible hours and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering team to keep catering areas clean and tidy before, during and after each shift.
• Assist the Catering Supervisor with stock in date and rotation to reduce wastage.
• Set and derig catering areas for operations days.
• Use of till systems.
• Service of food and beverages.
• Maintain high standards of service at all times.
• Ensure food is served and presented according to company standards.
• Assist customers with queries in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.

Skills

Excellent customer awareness

Good communication

Professional presentation

Catering experience

Customer facing

UK driving licence

COSHH/HACCP knowledge

Flexible hours

Job description

To provide a warm, friendly and welcoming service to our clients, serving food and beverages in one of our many catering areas.

Key Relationships

• Catering Supervisors and Managers
• Kitchen Staff
• Event Managers
• Customers
• Relevant SCL departments.

Department Catering Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Silverstone Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Assistant Retail Catering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• To assist the catering team in ensuring catering areas are clean and tidy before, during and after each shift.
• To assist the Catering Supervisor in ensuring all stock is in date and rotated appropriately to reduce wastage.
• Set and derig catering areas in preparation for operational days.
• Use of till systems.
• Service of food and beverages.
• Ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all food is served and presented in accordance with company standards.
• To assist customers with queries in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.

Team Responsibilities

• To adhere to rules and best practice of Hygiene, Health and Safety at all times to ensure full compliance with all relevant current legislation.
• To maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times in compliance with current Food Safety Laws.
• Work conscientiously within a diverse team.
• Motivated to learn new skills and participate in staff training as required.
• Be willing to assist with other areas of the catering operation when required.

Performance Responsibilities

Performance will be monitored against the following:

• Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process
• Ownership and completion of agreed business priorities in a timely manner
• Teamwork

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent customer and client awareness at all times.
• Confident individual with good communication skills.
• The highest standard of personal presentation.
• Experience within a catering environment.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of and qualifications relating to food handling, COSHH and HACCP is desirable.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Silverstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

SUSTAINABILITY

We don’t just look after our team and our fans. We want to look after our world too. We're committed in our responsibility to reach our zero‑carbon goal. So, we've adopted greener methods within our workplace, donated more than 20 tonnes of surplus food, and installed over 2,700 solar panels which generates 13% of our venue’s power - with all other energy from 100% renewable sources. Our dedication has earned us Three Star FIA Environmental Accreditation, but this is just the start.

About Silverstone

We’re Silverstone, the UK’s leading motorsport venue for over 60 years. You probably know us as the hosts of world‑class events, such as the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, MotoGP™ and Silverstone Festival.

As a true, one-of-a-kind destination, we make people feel the thrill on and beyond the track. From unforgettable business experiences at our International Conference & Exhibition Centre, to unique getaways and iconic trackside views at Escapade - we work hard to ensure each and every one of our visitors can see our personality, touch our legacy and hear our heartbeat around every single corner. And we want you to be a part of it.