Food Service Assistant – Cheltenham, England

Holroyd Howe; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Cheltenham is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join their dynamic team. You will ensure students receive exceptional service and quality meals while maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment. The ideal candidate will have customer service skills, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude. Opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

28 holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering is preferred.
• Good health and safety knowledge.
• Flexible work approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and wash-up areas.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Job description

Food Service Assistant – Cheltenham, England

Company Description

£12.34 per hour

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team at one of the UK’s leading independent schools? If so, we want you to join the Holroyd Howe team as a Food Service Assistant at Cheltenham College.

As a prestigious school known for academic excellence, Cheltenham College is home to inspiring students and a supportive staff community. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support our catering operations, ensuring that every meal is served with care, professionalism, and a smile.

About Holroyd Howe:

HH is a market leader in providing exceptional catering services to independent schools across the UK. With a reputation for quality, creativity, and excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering nutritious, delicious meals that cater to a diverse range of dietary needs. Our team is dedicated to making every dining experience not only a necessity but a memorable part of the day.

The Role:

As a Food Service Assistant, you will play an essential role in delivering outstanding food service within Cheltenham College’s dining facilities. You will work closely with our talented kitchen team to ensure that students and staff receive top-quality meals, served efficiently and with a warm, welcoming attitude. From setting up food stations to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, every day will be different and rewarding.

Job Description

• Assist in food preparation and serving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ensure the dining area and wash up area is clean, well-maintained, and fully stocked at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service, creating a friendly and welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Maintain health and safety standards in line with company and school policies.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering the best possible service.

Qualifications

• Christmas off every year
• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can‑do attitude, customer-focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• The chance to work at a prestigious school with a strong sense of community and tradition.
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A positive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.