Food Service Assistant

Mount Charles Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Bangor is seeking a Catering Assistant to provide friendly service and assist with food handling. Candidates should have food handling experience and strong attention to detail. This role offers 40 hours of work per week with various employee rewards. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong communication skills. Apply by 09 October 2025.

Benefits

28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Financial wellbeing advisory service

Career Development and Training

Uniform Provided

Company Events

Staff meals

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and friendly service to customers.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Comply with all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the environment.

Skills

Food handling experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Customer service

Self-motivated

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

Job ref: RF-2509-27

Location: Bangor - Sunnyside House

Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Salary: £12.21 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team based at Sunnyside House, Bangor. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Would you like to be part of a team that believes people are our greatest asset? Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

Working Pattern

• 40 Hours per week
• 4 out of 7 Days per Week
• 8am to 6.30pm

Rewards

• 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Career Development and Training
• Uniform Provided
• Company Events
• Staff meals
• Onsite parking

The Role

• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Comply with all HACCP (Hazard analysis of critical control points) regulations as necessary and all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures, completing records and operating the till as required.
• Report defective equipment/ utensils/ work and floor surfaces or any other Health and Safety issues etc. to your Line Manager
• A close working relationship with the team is important to these roles. It is essential that you can work as part a team, as well as on your own and can communicate effectively at all levels.

The Person

• Previous food handling experience
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self-motivated, working independently and on own initiative.
• Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis.

Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE

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Closing date: Thu 09 October 2025