Food Service Assistant

Aramark; Corntown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Corntown is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join their team at HMP Parc Bridgend. Responsibilities include providing food and beverage service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess customer service experience and a basic food hygiene qualification. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £12.50 per hour and several benefits, including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Parking

Gym access

Employee Discounts platform

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Ideally, previous experience within a catering environment.
• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing high levels of service of food and/or beverages.
• Performing cleaning and replenishment duties.
• Food assembly and service of same in an efficient manner.
• Monitoring food and equipment temperatures.
• Handling cash transactions accurately.
• Barista duties.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Good timekeeping

Understanding of written and spoken English

Education

Basic food hygiene qualification

Job description

Overview

pursue what matters

You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team working at HMP Parc Bridgend, CF35 6AP.

You will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines whilst adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between Monday to Sunday leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within hospitality.
• Hourly rate is £12.50.
• Free meals when on duty, parking, and gym access.
• You will have access to our Employee Discounts platform - which includes online GP access, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• A company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• And because we are passionate about developing our people from within, access great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Food Service Assistant

• Providing high levels of service of food and/or beverages to customers, adhering to the standards set by the company.
• Performing cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture. Ensuring service area and/or service points are clean and stocked up.
• Food assembly and service of same in an efficient manner, which may include some light cooking.
• Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures.
• Handling cash transactions and ensuring the accurate cash handling procedures are followed in accordance with company procedure and till procedures.
• Barista duties.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team.

You will be set up for success if you have

• Ideally, previous experience within a catering environment. On the job training will be provided and must acquire basic food hygiene qualification within first six months of employment.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Customer service experience.
• Good timekeeping.
• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 608028.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

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].

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