General Catering Assistant

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a General Catering Assistant for their Milton Keynes location. The role includes food preparation, customer service, and teamwork in a supportive environment, with benefits like free meals and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and strong team spirit.

Benefits

Discounts through wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave (up to one day/year)

Enhanced leave benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food and customer service.
• Organized and attention to detail.
• Experience in customer service or food prep preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and excellent service in a team.
• Produce food using fresh ingredients and follow standards.
• Adhere to hygiene and safety policies.

Skills

Interest in food

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Coffee/food prep/customer service - We are looking for a superstar all-rounder to work in one of our stunning office locations in Milton Keynes. Serving fresh coffees & teas, some light food prep, and delivering great customer service. In return, we offer a Monday to Friday position, 7am-3pm, and lunch provided each day!

We are seeking a talented General Catering Assistant to join our team at our fabulous Milton Keynes location.

Key responsibilities:

• Work well in a team, providing food and excellent service
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following brand standards
• Adhere to food standards and control wastage
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures
• Assist with pot wash duties (experience preferred)
• Provide excellent customer service
• Be a great team player
• Assist chefs with food prep as needed

Skills required:

• Genuine interest in food and customer service
• Team player with a passion for great food
• Organized with attention to detail

Knowledge / competencies:

• Good understanding of verbal English
• Good standard of written English and reading skills
• Experience in customer service or food prep environments preferred

Benefits include:

• Discounts through wider wallet scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave (up to one day/year)
• Enhanced leave benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Career progression within a leading caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. We value our clients and our people highly.

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity leads to better results and a better working environment.