Catering Assistant - Casual - Guildford Spectrum

Freedom Leisure; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable leisure trust in Guildford is seeking a Catering Assistant who will provide efficient catering services and maintain a hygienic area. The role requires enthusiasm, team spirit, and dedication to delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, possess flexibility, and be motivated to support health and fitness in the community. The position offers casual hours with potential for permanent opportunities and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or cafe/restaurant role is preferred.
• Able to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Must be enthusiastic and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient catering service and prepare food.
• Operate catering equipment safely and effectively.
• Deal with customer contacts/complaints professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Responsibility

Flexibility

Motivation

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and professional team, at Guildford Spectrum. You will provide an efficient catering service, preparing food and drinks as required and will be part of our Strikes Diner. You will be delivering excellent customer service at all times. Ideally coming from a similar role, you will be a genuine team player, able to work off your own initiative and be enthusiastic and motivated. If you are looking for a varied and interesting role, then we want to hear from you.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

• To provide an efficient catering service, prepare food as required, provide excellent customer service at all times and maintain a hygienic catering area.
• To operate catering equipment effectively and safely, ensuring high standards of hygiene throughout all catering outlets and the centre.
• To provide an excellent level of customer service at all times. To deal with any customer contact/complaints/comments professionally and courteously.
• Experience of working in a catering or cafe/restaurant role.
• A genuine team player and have a high level of responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 12/24/2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour