Food Service Assistant (day time hours)

TN United Kingdom; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join their team in Bridgend. This full-time position offers daytime hours, allowing you to enjoy your evenings free. You'll be responsible for preparing and serving food while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including free meals and gym access, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for food and customer service, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Parking

Gym access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts through MyStaffShop

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering environment is ideal.
• Must acquire basic food hygiene qualification within first six months.

Responsibilities

• Providing high levels of food service to customers.
• Performing cleaning and replenishment duties.
• Handling cash transactions accurately.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Customer Service

Timekeeping

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Qualification

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Broilers

Job description

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Food Service Assistant (day time hours), Bridgend

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Client:

Aramark

Location:

Bridgend, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team working at HMP Parc Bridgend, CF35 6AP.

You will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines whilst adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.

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 lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between Monday to Sunday leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within hospitality.
• Hourly rate is £12.50.
• Free meals when on duty, parking, and gym access.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• A company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• And because we are passionate about developing our people from within, access great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
  

A day in the life of a Food Service Assistant:

• Providing high levels of service of food and/or beverages to customers, adhering to the standards set by the company.
• Performing cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture. Ensuring service area and/or service points are clean and stocked up.
• Food assembly and service of same in an efficient manner, which may include some light cooking.
• Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures.
• Handling cash transactions and ensuring the accurate cash handling procedures are followed in accordance with company procedure and till procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team.
  

You will be set for success if you have:

• Ideally, previous experience within a catering environment. On the job training will be provided and must acquire basic food hygiene qualification within first six months of employment.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Good timekeeping.
• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 559790.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

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. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [emailprotected] .

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.