Staff Mess Assistant - family friendly hours

Aramark; Long Sutton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a Staff Mess Assistant in Long Sutton, UK. This full-time position requires a confident leader comfortable supervising a small team and ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities include motivating the team, assisting with food preparation, operating kitchen appliances, and cash handling. Excellent opportunities for career growth and benefits like free meals and a generous holiday entitlement are provided.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

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.
• Previous experience is desirable; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides a service focused environment.
• Assist in the supervision of Enhanced Prisoners with cooking.
• Operate cooking appliances and maintain cleaning schedules.
• Cash handling and operating the till.
• Make drinks and serve food; greet customers.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Cash handling

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. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, ensuring the team is motivated and provides excellent customer service. You will be training staff, assisting the Manager with managerial tasks alongside all other supervisory duties such as stocktaking.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Job Reference 552495. 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides a service focused environment.
• Assist in the supervision of Enhanced Prisoners, assisting them with cooking and preparing food on site.
• Operate appliances including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc., and ensure cleaning schedules are in place and followed to maintain high standards.
• Cash handling, operating the till, exploring upselling opportunities, and providing excellent customer service.
• Make drinks and serve food; greet customers and create a welcoming environment.
• Explain menu items with enthusiasm and train new starters.
• Cash management, giving change, recording orders, and cashing up.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 14:00.
• Pay rate £12.50/hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card after probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• Access to MyStaffShop with discounts on daily and weekend needs.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with option to buy more, and other perks.
• Opportunities for career growth with a track record of promoting from within.
• Training and development, including apprenticeship schemes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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; full training will be provided.

Additional Information

About Aramark UK: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and are a Disability Confident employer. Recruitment processes are accessible with reasonable adjustments available. For accommodations, contact [e-mail]. We encourage applications from individuals of all abilities.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, notify your line manager before submitting your application.