Daytime Canteen Assistant – Growth & Benefits

Aramark; Bicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25,025 per annum

35 hours per week

Mon-Fri schedule

No evenings or weekends

Free meal on duty

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card access

Employee Benefits app access

Life assurance and pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes available

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Food Service Assistant for the HMP Bullingdon Staff Canteen in Bicester. Join a team focused on customer service, food preparation, and secure environment operations with family-friendly hours.

Role includes supervising Enhanced Prisoners, operating tills, serving food and drinks, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards while supporting colleagues and new starters.

Qualifications

• Confident team player with excellent customer service skills.
• Previous catering, hospitality, or food service experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the staff canteen.
• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Supervise and support Enhanced Prisoners within the catering operation.
• Operate tills and handle cash transactions accurately.
• Prepare and serve drinks and food.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.
• Support stock takes and stock control activities.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed and standards maintained.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues and new starters.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
• Complete relevant records and operational paperwork.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food service experience

Communication

Job description

Aramark UK is hiring a Food Service Assistant for the HMP Bullingdon Staff Canteen in Bicester. Join a team focused on customer service, food preparation, and secure environment operations with family-friendly hours.

Role includes supervising Enhanced Prisoners, operating tills, serving food and drinks, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards while supporting colleagues and new starters.