Catering Assistant — Fresh Food, Free Meals & Growth

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Otterburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annualHealthcare

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work - exclusive benefits

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 referral bonus

Comprehensive pension & life assurance

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a part‑time Catering Assistant to join Defence, contracted to 30 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, serving fresh food with friendly service and a positive vibe.

You'll pick up new skills on each shift while helping to deliver excellent customer experiences in a Defence environment, with support from a welcoming team and access to onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Supportive and collaborative team player.
• Stay calm and cheerful when things get busy.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
• Put safety first in every task; catering experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in.
• Proudly representing Defence and embodying our positive brand image.
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently.
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Timekeeping

Reliability

Safety minded

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a part‑time Catering Assistant to join Defence, contracted to 30 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, serving fresh food with friendly service and a positive vibe.

You'll pick up new skills on each shift while helping to deliver excellent customer experiences in a Defence environment, with support from a welcoming team and access to onsite facilities.