Catering Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Watford is hiring enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our school-community focused team. You will serve food and beverages with flair, prepare made-to-order items, handle payments, and keep work areas inviting and clean while maintaining Aramark's brand standards.

We value teamwork, reliable attendance, and strong communication. The role supports a diverse, inclusive workplace and offers training to help you grow in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Food safety and hygiene knowledge required.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages with flair, ensuring quality and brand standards while engaging with customers.
• Prepare fresh, made-to-order items including hot sandwiches and cold selections, maintaining high quality.
• Handle payments accurately and keep serving areas inviting and well-stocked while maintaining hygiene.

Skills

Food safety and hygiene knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Flexibility and reliability

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

Aramark is hiring enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our dynamic team in Watford! We're looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent service and creating a positive experience for our school community.

Your Key Responsibilities:-

• Serve food and beverages with flair, ensuring consistent portioning, presentation, and combinations that meet Aramark's brand standards whilst engaging with customers and answering product questions - Prepare fresh, made-to-order items including hot sandwiches and cold food selections, maintaining our high quality standards
• Handle payments accurately and maintain financial records as required - Keep our serving areas inviting and well-stocked, ensuring merchandise displays are attractive and accessible - Maintain hygiene standards by cleaning back-of-house areas, crockery, and cutlery using appropriate equipment (with training provided)
• Keep the counter, light equipment, and public areas spotless and welcoming - Communicate proactively with your line manager, reporting customer feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock requirements, breakages, faults, and any hazards identified during your shift - Complete daily administrative and computer-based tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Food Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
• Teamwork and Communication
• Flexibility and Reliability

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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