Catering Assistant

Serco Limited; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to support operations at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre. The role requires enthusiasm for customer service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will assist in serving customers and ensuring a safe, fun environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for service and ideally some experience in a customer-facing role. This position offers flexibility in working hours and various employee benefits, including free membership and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free membership at the Centre

Heavily discounted staff meals

Excellent development and training opportunities

20 days annual leave

6% employer matched pension contribution

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic with a desire to give the best service possible.
• Agreed to go the extra mile for customers when required.
• Previous experience in a customer facing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Serve customers promptly and efficiently.
• Comply with financial and cash handling procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food hygiene awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 in food safety

Job description

Serco Limited

Job title: Catering Assistant

Location: Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre, Shropshire, TF10 9AT

Job type: Casual

Working Hours: As and when required between Monday to Sunday

Salary: £7.55 to £12.21 per hour + excellent benefits

Here at Lilleshall our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team – and right now we are looking to recruit for a Catering Assistant to join the centre. Lilleshall is one of Sport England’s National Sports Centres and is home to a number of National Governing Bodies of Sport. Lilleshall provides excellent facilities to Britain’s leading sports men and women. We are also a Conferencing and Event Centre, boasting a large number of recently refurbished rooms and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate events and team‑building days.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout
• Undertake record temperature checks and ensure high standards of food hygiene are maintained
• Serve customers promptly and efficiently
• Comply with financial and cash handling procedures
• Facilitate a safe, fun, and professional working environment, providing free access to the leisure facilities, various discounts, and excellent development opportunities

About you

• Passionate and enthusiastic with a desire to give the best service possible
• Agrieved to go the extra mile for customers when required
• Level 2 in food safety desirable
• Previous experience in a customer facing environment desirable – full training will be provided

Why Serco

• Meaningful and vital work: play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and help to provide a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others
• A world of opportunity: diversity is valued; opportunity for internal progression into senior management or specialised roles
• Great people: staff dedicated to providing the best possible service and welcoming those who take similar pride in their work

What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre, heavily discounted staff meals and use of classes and facilities
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• 20 days annual leave, 21 days after a year + Public Holidays
• For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)