Food Service Assistant -Area Support

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. BH

Birthday holiday

24 weeks maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is hiring a reliable Food Service Assistant to join our area support team in Durham and the wider North East region. You will ensure high standards of service delivery, food safety, and customer satisfaction across multiple locations, with a flexible approach to shifts, including weekends and evenings when required.

The role requires a valid driving licence and access to your own transport, and offers benefits such as 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), enhanced maternity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food service, catering, or hospitality environments.
• Valid driving license and access to own transport.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Basic numeracy skills for till operation and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of food preparation areas, equipment, and serving stations in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Operate till systems and process payments accurately.
• Support the setup and breakdown of dining areas and service stations; assist with stock management and inter-team collaboration.

Skills

Food service experience

Own transport

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Location: Multiple Locations across the North East

Detail: Working Five Days out of Seven with a flexible approach to meet the business needs that will include Weekends and Evenings when required

Salary: £13.40 per hour plus mileage allowance

Due to the role covering the North East Region your own car is essential

• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Birthday additional holiday.
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary career leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, and we’re looking for indivuduals who strive to exceed expectations at every turn.

Welcome to the heart of hospitality excellence! At BaxterStorey we take immense pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating unforgettable moments. As a renowned pioneer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service.

As a member of the BaxterStorey family, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for hospitality while also taking care of yourself.

If you are someone who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to create a harmonious and collaborative atmosphere, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and organised Food Service Assistant to join our area support team in Durham and wider area. In this role, you will provide essential support across multiple food service locations, ensuring consistent standards of service delivery, food safety, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be flexible, efficient, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and professional conduct.

• Prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of food preparation areas, equipment, and serving stations in compliance with food safety regulations Assist with stock management, including receiving, storing, and rotating food items appropriately
• Support the setup and breakdown of dining areas and service stations Provide friendly and efficient customer service, responding to queries and requests with professionalism
• Operate till systems and process payments accurately Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service operations Monitor and report on food stock levels and equipment maintenance requirements Adhere to all health and safety protocols and company policies Support area-wide initiatives and cover shifts across multiple locations as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food service, catering, or hospitality environments Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards Strong people skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers Excellent time keeping and reliability Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Valid driving license and access to own transport
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays Basic numeracy skills for till operation and stock management Teamwork and collaborative approach to work Desirable: Experience with stock management systems or point-of-sale technology

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.