Food Service Assistant

Aramark; Aldergrove; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free car parking

Uniform and safety shoes

Gym access

Employee Benefits App

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Food Service Assistant at Aldergrove Flying Station. You’ll serve customers, prepare drinks and food, operate tills, and keep the front and back of house clean and stocked. A reliable transport option is helpful due to site location.

The role requires at least 12 months in a similar role, legal right to work in the UK, and the ability to pass DBS checks. Benefits include discounted meals, parking, uniform, safety shoes, gym access, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a busy kitchen or food service environment.
• Legal right to work in the UK and ability to pass DBS checks.
• Positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Operate tills and handle cash with accuracy.
• Prepare hot and cold drinks, serve food and stock counters.
• Make grab-and-go items like sandwiches, wraps and paninis.
• Maintain hygienic standards and safety in all areas.
• Receive, check and store deliveries with proper stock rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Job description

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Location: Aldergrove Flying Station, Officers Mess, Crumlin, BT19 4BP
Annual salary: £26,527.29
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including some weekend work
Shift times: TBA

Love working with people? Enjoy delivering great service?

Join Aramark UK as a Food Service Assistant and play a key role in creating a welcoming experience for our customers. From serving fresh food to preparing grab-and-go options, you’ll keep things running smoothly and make every interaction count.

You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

• Discounted meals, free car parking, uniform and safety shoes, and gym access.
• Access to our Employee Benefits App – online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts on shopping and leisure.
• Company benefits including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more), and more.
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you thrive.

What you'll do:

• Serving customers, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Operate tills, handle cash, and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Prepare hot and cold drinks, serve food, and keep counters stocked.
• Make grab-and-go items like sandwiches, wraps, and paninis.
• Maintain cleanliness front and back of house, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Receive and store deliveries, ensuring proper stock rotation and minimal waste.

What we’re looking for:

• Legal right to work in the UK and ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks (residency waivers available).
• At least 12 month’s previous experience in a similar role in a busy kitchen or food service environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.