General Service Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Leeming; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts and rewards

Online GP access

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression within Aramark

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Aramark at RAF Leeming is hiring a General Service Assistant for 20 hours per week on a part-time basis. You will service customers, support food preparation, operate tills, and maintain high cleanliness standards across catering areas.

The role offers a pension, life assurance, employee discounts, online GP access, training, and career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and beverages to customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties.
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout catering and dining areas.
• Restocking service counters and ensuring displays remain well presented.
• Supporting hospitality and catering services across the site when required.
• Washing up and maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Providing excellent customer service and creating a positive dining experience.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Organisational skills

Experience desirable

Willingness to learn

Standards and safety

Job description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark can help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Location: RAF Leeming, DL7 9NJ
Hours: 20 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Contract: Part Time
Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a friendly and enthusiastic General Service Assistant to join our team at RAF Leeming. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment, delivering excellent service, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy catering operation.

What's in it for you?

• Part-time position working 20 hours per week
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts and rewards platform
• Online GP access
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within Aramark
• The chance to work as part of a dedicated and professional team

What you'll be doing

• Serving food and beverages to customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions accurately
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout catering and dining areas
• Restocking service counters and ensuring displays remain well presented
• Supporting hospitality and catering services across the site when required
• Washing up and maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures at all times
• Providing excellent customer service and creating a positive dining experience

Qualifications

• A positive and customer-focused attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and safety

Additional Information

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.