Catering assistant - Perkins Engines

BaxterStorey; Stafford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Cycle Scheme

Annual Leave 28 days

Job summary

BaxterStorey is recruiting for a part-time role at Perkins Engines, Stafford, ST16 3UB, working 20 hours per week. The position offers a National Living Wage and a friendly, team‑oriented environment focused on fresh food service and customer care.

You will assist with food service, maintain hygiene standards, support meal periods and ensure a positive guest experience in a busy hospitality setting. Training is provided to develop basic food hygiene and service skills.

Qualifications

• Positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Food Service: assist with preparation, portioning and presentation of food items; serve customers politely; set up and replenish service counters.
• Customer Experience: provide friendly, professional service; respond to queries; maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
• Operational Support: assist with basic food preparation; support break times and events; follow allergen management and labeling procedures.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: daily kitchen/service cleaning; wash up equipment; maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: follow food safety and HACCP procedures; report hazards or incidents; comply with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Basic hygiene

Job description

Company Description

Full Time: 20hrs a week

Salary: National Living Wage

Location: Perkins Engines, Tixall Road, Stafford, ST16 3UB

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, we produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Perkins, Our Values Have Been Set By Our Staff. Our Values Exist For The Good Of Our Working Lives And Company Performance. Our Values Are

• Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
• Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
• Pride - “We can and we will”
• Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Food Service
  • Assist with the preparation, portioning and presentation of food items.
  • Serve customers politely and efficiently, maintaining portion control and service standards.
  • Set up, replenish and clear service counters throughout service periods.
• Customer Experience
  • Provide friendly, professional customer service.
  • Respond to customer queries and requests promptly.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming service environment.
• Operational Support
  • Assist with basic food preparation under supervision.
  • Support the smooth running of break times, meal periods, hospitality events and ad‑hoc service requirements.
  • Follow all operational procedures, including allergen management and labelling.
• Cleaning & Hygiene
  • Carry out daily cleaning tasks in kitchen, service and dining areas.
  • Wash up equipment, utensils and crockery using manual or mechanical methods.
  • Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all food safety, HACCP and hygiene procedures.
  • Report hazards, maintenance issues or incidents immediately.
  • Comply with company policies, including health & safety, safeguarding (if applicable), and confidentiality.

Skills & Attributes

• Positive, customer‑focused attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided).

Employee Benefits Menu

At Perkins, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:

• Generous Time Off: Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (28 days including bank holidays)
• Pension Contributions with Extra Spice: Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
• Life Assurance: Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
• Cycle Scheme: Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
• Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits: When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
• Free Food and Drink on Shift: Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders: Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options
• Christmas Shutdown: Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed Christmas Day/Boxing Day, New Year's Eve Evening & Easter Sunday – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)
• Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities: Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
• Access to Occupational Health: As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
• Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you: Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries
• Annual Team Awards: Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.