Catering General Assistant — Front & Kitchen, Free Meals

Houston & Hawkes; Ewell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Ongoing learning and progression

Summer party

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a friendly Catering General Assistant to join our team at a fantastic client site in Epsom. You will support both kitchen and front-of-house operations, from food prep to serving customers and handling till payments.

This varied, hands-on role offers a welcoming team and opportunities to learn, with a strong focus on food safety, hygiene and presentation standards while delivering great customer service during busy service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality or a customer-facing environment would be an advantage.
• A friendly and confident approach to customer service.
• An interest in food and willingness to support basic food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with general food preparation, including sandwiches and fresh cold food.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages to customers throughout the day.
• Provide friendly, professional and efficient customer service.
• Operate the till and process customer payments accurately.
• Support table service and clear tables during service.
• Restock food, beverages and service items to ensure everything is ready and well presented.
• Support stock rotation and ensure products are stored and displayed correctly.
• Keep front-of-house and back-of-house areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping and cleaning service areas.
• Work closely with the chefs and catering team to ensure smooth daily service.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Food preparation

Hospitality

Job description

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a friendly Catering General Assistant to join our team at a fantastic client site in Epsom. You will support both kitchen and front-of-house operations, from food prep to serving customers and handling till payments.

This varied, hands-on role offers a welcoming team and opportunities to learn, with a strong focus on food safety, hygiene and presentation standards while delivering great customer service during busy service.