Food Service Assistant

Aramark; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to our Employee Benefits app: *

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement with the

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join the Harrow team in London. You will deliver friendly service, assist with front-of-house duties, and help create a positive dining experience for customers.

The role offers a Monday to Friday pattern with a pay rate of £14.80 per hour, and opportunities for training, development and career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, retail, or customer service is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and maintain high standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in a professional and friendly manner
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests and colleagues
• Assist with food preparation and presentation as required
• Operate tills and process transactions accurately
• Replenish food counters, beverages, and retail items
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all service areas
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures at all times
• Support the wider catering team with daily operational tasks

Skills

Customer service mindset

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Reliability and flexibility

Attention to detail

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. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team in Harrow, London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic individual looking to work in a busy and rewarding catering environment. You'll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience for customers.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Food Service Assistant to support our catering operation by assisting with food service, customer interactions, and general front-of-house duties. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in a professional and friendly manner
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests and colleagues
• Assist with food preparation and presentation as required
• Operate tills and process transactions accurately
• Replenish food counters, beverages, and retail items
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all service areas
• Follow food safety and health & safe y procedures at all times
• Support the wider catering team with daily operational tasks

What's in it for You?

• £14.80 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• A positive and customer-focused attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, retail, or customer service is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn and maintain high standards of service

Additional Information

Additional Requirements

Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks.

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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