General Catering Assistant

Houston & Hawkes; Epsom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Learning and development

Summer Awards Party

Christmas Party

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is hiring a friendly Catering General Assistant for a client site in Epsom. The role combines kitchen support with front-of-house duties, including food prep, service, till operations and maintaining clean, welcoming environments.

You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, at a rate of £14.80 per hour. The role offers varied daily tasks and a supportive catering team on site in Epsom.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or customer-facing roles is beneficial.
• Ability to work well in a busy service environment.
• Willingness to help with basic food preparation and front-of-house duties.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen with general food prep, sandwiches and fresh cold food.
• Prepare and serve food/beverages and handle till payments.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service throughout service.
• Assist with table service and clearing, restocking and stock rotation.
• Keep front-of-house and back-of-house areas clean and well presented.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.

Skills

Friendly service

Customer-focused

Team player

Job description

CATERING GENERAL ASSISTANT

Houston & Hawkes | Epsom | £14.80 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Fresh food, friendly service and a varied role at a fantastic client site in Epsom.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Catering General Assistant to join our team at a fantastic client site in Epsom. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with food, providing great customer service and being part of a busy and supportive catering team.

No two parts of the day will be exactly the same. You'll support both the kitchen and front-of-house operation, from preparing sandwiches and fresh cold food to serving customers, operating the till and making sure our restaurant and service areas are always clean, organised and welcoming.

THE ROLE

• Support the kitchen team with general food preparation, including sandwiches and fresh cold food
• Prepare and serve food and beverages to customers throughout the day
• Provide friendly, professional and efficient customer service
• Operate the till and process customer payments accurately
• Support table service and clear tables throughout service
• Restock food, beverages and service items to ensure everything is ready and well presented
• Support stock rotation and ensure products are stored and displayed correctly
• Keep front-of-house and back-of-house areas clean, tidy and organised
• Carry out general housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping and cleaning service areas
• Work closely with the chefs and wider catering team to ensure a smooth daily service
• Maintain excellent food safety, allergen, hygiene and health and safety standards

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality, food service or a customer-facing environment would be an advantage
• A friendly and confident approach to customer service
• An interest in food and willingness to support with basic food preparation
• A positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to help across both kitchen and front-of-house duties
• Good organisation and the ability to work efficiently during busy service
• Pride in maintaining excellent cleanliness and presentation standards
• Reliability, enthusiasm and a strong team mentality
• Good communication skills and a professional approach

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• A varied role at a fantastic client site in Epsom
• A friendly and supportive catering team
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK’s most prestigious client sites.

We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

If you enjoy working with food, love looking after customers and want a varied Monday to Friday role with a great team, we would love to hear from you.