Food Service Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

On-site parking

MyStaffShop discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement with buy‑

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team at James Lee House, Warrington. The role involves basic food preparation, keeping food safety procedures, and supporting kitchen staff. You will also help with front- and back-of-house tasks to ensure smooth service.

You will work part-time, 22 hours per week over 5 days (including weekends), with 2pm–6pm shifts. Free meals on shift and other perks are provided as part of our commitment to a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous catering/food service experience is required.
• Must pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Reliable team player with a flexible approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Preparing basic hot and cold foods as instructed by the Chef.
• Cleaning both back of house and front of house areas before, during and after service.
• Front of house duties such as operating the till and cash handling; providing customer service.
• Making hot and cold drinks and serving food on counters, adhering to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations.
• Assisting kitchen staff with any reasonable duties.

Skills

Catering/food service experience

Team player

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team working at James Lee House, Warrington, WA1 2PD You will be performing basic food preparation, ensuring all food safety procedures are followed. Alongside this, you will also be assisting kitchen staff and the clean down of the unit. 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 very 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 part time position, 22 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including weekend work, 2pm - 6pm, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary!
• Free meals on shift and free on site parking.
• There are also local transport links!
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats!
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks!
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within!
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided.
• We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue!

A day in the life of a Food Service Assistant:

• You will be preparing basic hot and cold foods as instructed by the Chef.
• You will be cleaning both back and front of house, ensuring the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.
• General front of house duties such as operating the till and cash handling may be required, keeping financial records, providing excellent customer service and serving customers.
• Making hot and cold drinks and serving food on the food counters, ensuring you are adhering to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations at all times.
• Assisting kitchen staff with any reasonable duties.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous catering/food service experience is required.
• A reliable team player with a flexible approach to duties.

Job Reference 543984

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Aramark 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 ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.