Food & Beverage Assistant

Mitie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant in Greater London. You will deliver excellent service standards, maintain dining areas, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous catering experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for customer service. This full-time role offers 35 hours a week with competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Virtual GP

Recognition through Mitie Stars

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates are necessary; training provided.
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas.
• Serve food and clean all catering areas daily.
• Handle cash collection and maintain records.

Skills

Previous catering experience

Basic Food Hygiene

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Food & Beverage Assistant

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive. We're looking for a Catering Assistant who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules.

Pay: £13.15  |   Contract: FTC  |  Type: Full Time  |  Hours: 35 hours per week  |  Location: St George's University of London Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, Greater London, England, SW17 0QT

Hours: 07:00-15:00

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining and service areas, including furniture, trolleys, and cleaning equipment.
• Serve food in correct portions and wash dishes, cutlery, and catering equipment.
• Clean all catering areas daily and follow health and safety standards.
• Handle cash collection, banking, and maintain records and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, and colleagues to deliver excellent service.

What we’re looking for

• Previous catering experience in a similar environment (desirable).
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificates (training provided if not held).
• Adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident with strong organisational and time management skills.

What we offer you

• Access to MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and lifestyle benefits via Choices platform.
• Virtual GP, Salary Finance options, and life cover.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars, training, and career development opportunities.