Food Service Assistant

Aramark; Alton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and GP

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a global org

Supportive and inclusive team

Excellent work-life balance with schoo

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Assistant at Amery Hill School in Alton. You will help serve meals, assist with prep, and maintain cleanliness in a busy school catering team.

The role offers a friendly, customer-focused environment with a fixed 7:30am–3:00pm schedule, 35 hours per week, and term-time working. There is life assurance, a pension scheme, and development opportunities within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills
• Passion for delivering great customer service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, flexible, and positive approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Responsibilities

• Serving food and beverages to pupils, staff, and visitors
• Assisting with food preparation and presentation
• Delivering excellent customer service throughout meal periods
• Operating tills and handling transactions where required
• Replenishing food counters and service areas
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting stock replenishment and basic kitchen duties
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Assisting the catering team with the smooth running of daily operations

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team at Amery Hill School, Alton, GU34 2LX. This is a fantastic opportunity for a friendly and customer-focused individual to become part of a busy school catering team, helping to provide nutritious meals and excellent service to pupils and staff.

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Working hours of 7:30am - 3:00pm
• 37 working weeks per year
• Term-time working schedule
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Excellent work-life balance with school holidays off

What you'll be doing

• Serving food and beverages to pupils, staff, and visitors
• Assisting with food preparation and presentation
• Delivering excellent customer service throughout meal periods
• Operating tills and handling transactions where required
• Replenishing food counters and service areas
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting stock replenishment and basic kitchen duties
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Assisting the catering team with the smooth running of daily operations

Qualifications

• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills
• Passion for delivering great customer service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, flexible, and positive approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Additional Information

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 Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

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