Food Service Assistant

Aramark; Belfast City District; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aramark in Belfast seeks a friendly Food Service Assistant to support daily catering operations, serve customers, assist with food preparation, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate reliable punctuality, and provide excellent customer service while following allergen procedures and company policies; training provided.

Formación

• Excellent communication and people skills with diverse individuals
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering experiences
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Good attention to detail and organisational abilities, food safety, hygiene and health & safety
• Basic numeracy skills for till operations
• Desirable catering/hospitality, retail or customer service experience
• Familiarity with food preparation and service procedures
• Knowledge of allergen awareness and dietary requirements
• Collaborative, resilient, adaptable, eager to learn and empathetic to others

Responsabilidades

• Assist with food preparation, portioning and presentation to standard
• Serve customers in a friendly, professional manner and ensure a positive experience
• Operate tills and handle transactions; maintain service counters and dining areas
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety and health & safety regulations
• Follow allergen awareness protocols and communicate information to customers
• Support team to adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery and a supportive team atmosphere

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

People skills

Customer service

Reliable and punctual

Flexible

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Food safety & hygiene

Numeracy for till operations

Catering/Hospitality experience (des)

Allergen awareness

Collaborative & empathetic

Descripción del empleo

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 seeking a Food Service Assistant to join our dynamic catering team in Belfast, United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to become part of a busy food service environment, helping to deliver outstanding food and customer service to our clients, staff, and visitors. You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of our food service provision whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and hygiene.

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Serve customers in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner, ensuring a positive experience

• Operate tills and handle customer transactions accurately and securely - Replenish and maintain service counters, display areas, and dining spaces throughout service periods - Maintain exemplary standards of cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and dining areas, adhering to food safety and health & safety regulations - Follow allergen awareness protocols and communicate relevant information to customers with care and clarity
• Support the catering team in resolving challenges and adapting to changing demands in a fast-paced environment - Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery and contribute to a supportive team atmosphere

Qualifications

**Required Skills and Attributes:**

• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to interact positively with diverse individuals
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Good attention to detail and organisational abilities - Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures - Basic numeracy skills for till operations - Physical stamina and capability to stand for extended periods **Desirable Experience:** - Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service environments
• Familiarity with food preparation and service procedures - Knowledge of allergen awareness and dietary requirements **Personal Qualities:** - Collaborative team player with a supportive and inclusive approach - Resilient and adaptable mindset - Willingness to learn and develop within the role - Empathetic and considerate approach to customer and colleague interactions

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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.