General Catering Assistant

Somerset Larder; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Pension Contributions with Extra Spice

Life Assurance

Cycle Scheme

Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Somerset Larder is seeking a hands-on Catering Assistant to support the Chef Managers at Hinkley Point C. You will help with food service, take payments, clean equipment and maintain stock control to ensure high food-safety standards.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 2 Food Safety, be a reliable team player with good cash handling skills, and hold a UK driving licence. This full-time role runs 39 hours per week, with a starting rate of £14.57 per hour and a comprehensive benefits menu.

Qualifications

• Customer care and customer service experience, preferably in a catering environment.
• Problem solving with the ability to navigate short-notice hurdles.
• Understanding of NNB working methods and security/vetting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef Managers and Front of House in food preparation and cooking.
• Serve meals, snacks and drinks and handle payments.
• Clean equipment, crockery and cutlery as required.
• Maintain stock control and record checks as directed by management.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Quality Management System.

Skills

Customer care & service

Problem solving

Security & vetting awareness

Cash handling & EPOS

Large catering experience

Stock and cash control

Independent worker

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Level 2 H&S Qualification

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Cash handling systems

EPOS & Cashless systems

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Company Description

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Salary: £14.57 per hour

Location: Hinkley Point C

Closing Date: 22/09/2026

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness - Be a tractor not a trailer.
• Nurture - You grow, I grow, we grow.
• Pride - We can and we will
• Planet - We're part of a bigger picture

Job Description

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist Chef's and Front of House Manager in the preparation and cooking of food
• Serve meals, snacks & drinks including taking payments.
• Clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
• Support, operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to: Serveries, Retail, Hospitality, Functions, Coffee Shops.
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site and occasionally overnight travel.
• Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

Ability to work as part of a team

A flexible approach to working hours

Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

Keen to learn on the job

Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

Be honest and trustworthy

Planet

Hygienic approach and manner

Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Customer Care and Customer Service experience, preferably in a Catering environment - candidate must have the ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder and HPC Contract to our consumers and clients.
• Problem solving skills, ability to see the end game' and work around particular hurdles placed at short notice.
• Gain insight in to the NNB particular way of working, with understanding for the need of enhanced security and vetting procedures.
• Ability to use and understand Cash, Cash Handling, EPOS and Cashless systems.
• Previous Large Catering experience. (Desirable)
• Previous responsibility for stock and cash management control (Desirable)
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach

Qualifications

• Full, UK driving licence and have at least 12 months driving experience and no more than 6 points. (Desirable)
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Menu

• Generous Time Off – Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays)
• Pension Contributions with Extra Spice – Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
• Life Assurance – Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
• Cycle Scheme – Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite!
• Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits – When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
• Free Food and Drink on Shift – Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders – Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options
• Christmas Shutdown – Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)
• Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities – Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
• Access to Occupational Health – As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
• Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you – Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues
• Long Service Awards – Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries
• Annual Team Awards – Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It's our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.

They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.