Catering Assistant

Mitie; Woodlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver excellent service standards while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules. This casual contract role is based at a B&Q distribution centre in Doncaster, with pay of £12.74 per hour.

You will prepare dining and service areas, serve meals, maintain cleanliness, handle cash processes, and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to uphold high service levels.

Qualifications

• Catering experience preferred in a similar environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates preferred (training provided).
• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes and catering equipment.
• Clean catering areas daily and follow safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking and maintain records.
• Communicate with customers, managers and colleagues to deliver service.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Health & Safety certificate

Job description

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.

We're looking for a Catering Assistant who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules.

Contract: Casual Contract Pay: £12.74 per hourHours: Zero hour contractLocation: B&Q, Distribution Centre, Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, DN6 7FB

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

What we're looking for:

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (desirable).
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided if not held).
• Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident with strong organisational and time management skills.