Food Service Assistant

Pertemps Recruitment Ltd; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a reliable Food Service Assistant to join a catering team at Clydebank Campus. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving customers, and maintaining high hygiene standards. You will work 30 hours weekly during term time, contributing to a friendly environment. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills, a basic understanding of health and safety regulations, and ideally some experience in food service. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.27.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Good work-life balance

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act and Food Safety Legislation.
• Experience in catering or food service environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and serving.
• Maintain hygiene standards in kitchen and service areas.
• Operate point-of-sale and manage stock.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Time management

Basic IT skills

Job description

Job Advertisement: Food Service Assistant

Location: Clydebank Campus

Salary: £14.27 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week, Term Time (40 weeks per year)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 3.30pm

Department: Operations

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Food Service Assistant to join our Catering team at our Clydebank Campus. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, friendly, and customer-focused environment where you will support the preparation, service, and delivery of high-quality food and refreshments to students, staff, and visitors.

You will play an important part in maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service while supporting the day-to-day catering operations on campus.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist with the preparation, finishing, and serving of food.
• Serve customers efficiently and courteously, ensuring correct portion control.
• Support the receipt, storage, and monitoring of stock.
• Operate the point-of-sale and stock management system.
• Handle cash responsibly, including reconciliation and banking.
• Carry out cleaning duties, including sanitising kitchen and service areas and using approved cleaning methods.
• Prepare items for display, such as sandwiches, salads, desserts, and bottled/canned drinks.
• Ensure all work meets high standards of hygiene, quality, and safety.
• Work in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Food Safety Legislation.
• Provide information to other college departments and work collaboratively with colleagues.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Food Safety Legislation.
• Is willing to undertake training as required.
• Has experience working in a catering or food service environment (desirable).
• Is confident working both as part of a team and with limited supervision.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Can work safely, follow procedures, and manage time effectively.
• Has basic IT skills to support use of the point-of-sale and stock systems (desirable).
• Is flexible, reliable, and motivated.

A current Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Term-time schedule offering good work–life balance
• Opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience
• A role where you can contribute to a positive campus experience for students and staff