Food Service Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant. You will take orders, serve food and drinks, and assist with food preparation. This part-time role offers training and development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. The position requires excellent customer service skills and a passion for sustainability. Pay is £12.21 per hour for 18 hours per week.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Personal Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders, serving food and drinks, and taking payments on the counter.
• Simple food prep and cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Dealing with customer requests.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for sustainability

Job description

Overview

Food Service Assistant
Saputo Canteen Nuneaton, CV10 7RG
18 Hours Per Week
Friday 3.30pm-1:30am (1 hour Break) Saturday 3.30pm-1:30am (1 Hour Break)
£12.21 Per Hour

VERPO1
We're looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Food Service Assistant will have

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• Leagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include

• Taking orders, serving food and drinks and taking payments on the counter
• Simple food prep and cleaning duties in the kitchen
• Dealing with customer requests

Skills and Experience

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits

Non contractual benefits

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Company Pension
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Children's barred list
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical Suitability to work with children
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

We are honoured to have been awarded with the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. We are one of twenty-seven organisations nationally to be recognised with this prestigious award. This accolade highlights our outstanding dedication to sustainability and our commitment to making a difference for our people, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company recognised as King's Award winners, highlighting our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Work for a company that understands that protecting the planet is non-negotiable.

Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Additional Benefits

• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1535015