General Assistant

Aramark; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Career development opportunities

Pension and life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a General Service Assistant to join our Defence team at Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik EH26 0NP. This permanent, part-time role offers 30 hours a week with shifts between 06:00 and 18:30, including some weekends, and a pay of £12.71 per hour.

You’ll work behind the scenes and front-of-house, serving food and drinks, operating tills, and helping set up and clean front and back areas while supporting our kitchen and service teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food service is a plus (training provided).
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the UK.
• Security checks required (3+ years in UK).

Responsibilities

• Serving food and drinks with a smile.
• Operating tills and handling payments.
• Setting up counters and cleaning all areas front and back of house.
• Supporting kitchen and service teams to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Preparation of any other public facing areas as required.
• Undertake relevant training as required of all aspects of the role, including working towards your Food Hygiene Level 2 and Health and Safety Level 2 qualifications.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik EH26 0NP
Pay:£12.71/hour
Hours:Permanent, part-time, 30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends)
Shift times: between 06:00 and 18:30, so your evenings are free!

Ready to make a difference every day? Aramark UK is looking for a General Service Assistant to join our dedicated Defence team at Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik EH26 0NP.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger – supporting our Armed Forces community while building a rewarding career with a world-leading organisation.

We believe hospitality can offer work-life balance and career growth. At Aramark, you’ll enjoy:

• Perks – Free on-site parking, access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts on shopping and leisure, and more)
• Career development – Training, apprenticeships, and promotion opportunities – we LOVE to grow our people!
• Generous benefits – Pension, life assurance, holiday entitlement (with option to buy more), and more.

What you’ll do:

As a General Service Assistant, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes and front-of-house. Your day will include:

• Serving food and drinks with a smile
• Operating tills and handling payments
• Setting up counters and cleaning all areas front and back of house
• Supporting kitchen and service teams to deliver exceptional experiences
• Preparation of any other public facing areas as required
• Undertake relevant training as required of all aspects of the role, including working towards your Food Hygiene Level 2 and Health and Safety Level 2 qualifications.

You’ll report to the General Manager and work closely with a talented team that values quality and teamwork.

What we’re looking for:

• Customer service or food service experience is a plus (but full training provided)
• Must be 18+
• Eligible to work in the UK and have lived here for 3+ years (security checks required)

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 and Forces Friendly 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 – [e-mail].

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.