Catering Assistant

Pinnacle Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to support our on-site staff canteen at Deeside Industrial Estate, CH5. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals, and help keep the dining area clean while ensuring food safety standards are met.

Working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, this role offers a friendly, fast-paced environment. Previous catering or vending experience is desirable, and a passion for excellent service is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or vending is desirable.
• Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene.
• Understanding of Natashas Law, Benedict's Law, Health & Safety, and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, service of meals and barista duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Replenish stock and operate on-site vending machines.
• Handle cashless payment systems where applicable.
• Work within a multi-service team and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving meals

Cleanliness

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Pinnacle Group is looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to support our catering operations in a staff canteen. You will join our Workplace on-site catering team at Deeside Industrial Estate, CH5.

Pinnacle Workplace delivers tailored facilities management solutions across cleaning, security, catering and specialist industrial services. With nearly 600 colleagues nationwide, the team supports clients in manufacturing, retail, education and office environments.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and ensuring food safety standards are met, alongside responsibility for maintaining and replenishing our on-site vending machines.

You will need to be reliable and efficient and have a passion for providing excellent service.

This is a permanent role, 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a keen interest in catering, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

We're a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time -reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values - Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence - and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key requirements and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation, presentation and service of food, along with barista service and vending duties
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
• Replenishing stock and supplies as required
• Carrying out vending duties, including restocking machines, checking temperatures, recording usage, and ensuring machines are fully operational
• Handling cashless payment systems where required
• Adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards
• Providing friendly and efficient customer service
• You must be flexible and able to work in a multi-service team.
• Previous catering or vending experience is desirable
• Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene , Natashas Law, Benedict's Law, Health & Safety and C.O.S.H.H. compliance.

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That's why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you'll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you're encouraged to thrive. We're committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Plans