Staff Mess Assistant - family friendly hours

Aramark; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and facilities service provider is seeking a Staff Mess Assistant in Hull to manage operations and support a team in a prison environment. Responsibilities include customer service, staff training, and food preparation. Full-time with family-friendly hours and training provided. Enjoy benefits like free meals, parking, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and apprenticeship options

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• A confident leader who is comfortable supervising a small team.
• Previous experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides excellent customer service.
• Assist in training staff and help the Manager with tasks like stocktaking.
• Support team with cooking and preparing food and supervise Enhanced Prisoners as needed.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards and manage cash operations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Job description

Overview

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day. Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Staff Mess Assistant (family friendly hours) to join our team working at HMP Millsike, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1FZ.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, ensuring the team is motivated and provides excellent customer service.
• Training staff, assisting the Manager with managerial tasks alongside all other supervisory duties such as stocktaking.
• Support the team with cooking and preparing food on site and supervise Enhanced Prisoners as needed.
• Effective use of all appliances including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are in place and followed by staff to maintain high standards.
• Operate the till and handle cash, explore upselling opportunities, and provide excellent customer service.
• Make drinks and serve food; greet customers and provide a welcoming environment.
• Explain menu items enthusiastically and train new starters.
• Cash management, giving change, recording orders, and cashing up.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• A confident leader who is comfortable supervising and guiding a small team.
• Previous experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

Details

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, (Monday to Friday), working pattern 07:30 to 14:00, leaving your evenings free. Pay rate £12.50/hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• Access to MyStaffShop with discounts on essentials and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with option to buy more, and other perks.
• Opportunities for career progression; commitment to promoting from within; strong training and apprenticeship options.

What we offer to support you

• Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing development opportunities.

A day in the life of a Staff Mess Assistant

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides a service-focused environment.
• Assist in the supervision of Enhanced Prisoners and assist with cooking and preparing food on site.
• Operate all appliances and maintain cleaning schedules to high standards.
• Cash handling, upselling opportunities, and excellent customer service.
• Make drinks and serve food; greet customers; explain menu items with enthusiasm; train new starters.
• Cash management, giving change, recording orders, and cashing up.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and support employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. If you require accommodations or have questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

Application notes

If this role appeals to you, apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 557785. 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.