Food Service Assistant

The Royal British Legion; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking an experienced Food Service Assistant to join our busy catering team at the National Remembrance Gardens, Burton-on-Trent. You will help serve meals and beverages across a 380-seat restaurant, coffee shop and events spaces, delivering friendly, efficient service.

Working 30 hours per week on a 5-from-7 rota, you’ll support events, assist with setup and hospitality duties, maintain high hygiene standards, and help ensure a high-quality guest experience in a

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or food service.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Flexible to work weekends and occasional evenings.
• Based onsite at National Remembrance Gardens, Burton-on-Trent.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and barista-style coffees to guests.
• Support events and function catering.
• Assist with setup, serving, and clearing tables during busy periods.
• Maintain dining areas to a clean, presentable standard.

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Food Service Assistant to join our busy catering team at the National Remembrance Gardens on a 9-month fixed-term contract. With a 380-seat restaurant, coffee shop, large-scale events and hospitality functions catering for up to 500 guests, this is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. From serving freshly prepared meals and barista-style coffees to supporting special events and functions, you'll be part of a team delivering a great food and drink experience across one of the UK's most distinctive visitor destinations. The National Remembrance Gardens is one of Staffordshire's most distinctive visitor attractions, welcoming people throughout the year to explore its beautiful grounds, discover its memorials and attend a wide range of events. With busy restaurants, cafés and event spaces, there's much more happening behind the scenes than you might expect, making it an exciting and varied place to work. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. You'll be hands-on across our catering outlets, helping everything run smoothly from preparation through to service. Whether you're welcoming visitors, serving food and drinks, setting up for an event or keeping our dining areas looking their best, you'll take pride in getting the details right. We're looking for someone who enjoys a busy service, works well alongside colleagues and knows how important friendly, efficient service is to the overall visitor experience. You'll bring previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service, along with a good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety standards. You'll be confident dealing with customers, comfortable working at pace and happy to turn your hand to different tasks throughout the day. Flexibility to work weekends and occasional evenings is important, particularly when supporting events. If you enjoy the variety of hospitality but would like to work somewhere that offers much more than a traditional restaurant or café setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Remembrance Gardens, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR. The hours are 30 hours per week with working any 5 from 7, flexibility for this role is key.

Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required. We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact. Visit our to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.

• 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!