Staff Mess Assistant - family friendly hours

Aramark; York; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Staff Mess Assistant in York, offering family-friendly hours at HMP Millsike. The role involves team motivation, customer service, and managerial assistance, with full training provided. Enjoy benefits like free meals, pension, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Blue Light Discount Card after probation

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Champions

Discounts via MyStaffShop

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience in a supervisory role is preferred but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift and motivating the team.
• Provide excellent customer service and train staff.
• Assist the Manager with supervisory duties and stocktaking.

Skills

Leadership skills

Job description

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Staff Mess Assistant - family friendly hours, York

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Client:

Aramark

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

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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.

Aramark UK is recruiting a Staff Mess Assistant (family friendly hours) to work at HMP Millsike, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1FZ.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, motivating the team, providing excellent customer service, training staff, assisting the Manager with managerial tasks, and supervising duties such as stocktaking.

Aramark UK offers a work-life balance in hospitality, with opportunities to develop your culinary career. We serve clients across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education, with some of the UK's best Culinary and Catering talent.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 14:00, with pay at £12.50/hour.
• Free meals, parking, Blue Light Discount Card after probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Champions, discounts via MyStaffShop.
• Company benefits include life assurance, pension, holiday entitlement, and more.
• Opportunities for career progression and internal promotion.
• Training, development, and apprenticeship schemes available.

A day in the life of a Staff Mess Assistant:

• Motivate the team and ensure excellent service.
• Supervise and assist with food preparation, operate appliances, maintain hygiene standards, handle cash, serve food, and greet customers.
• Explain menu items enthusiastically, train new staff, and manage cash transactions.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for 5+ years with legal right to work.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Leadership skills to supervise a team; experience preferred but full training provided.

If interested, apply now to bring your value to our team.

Job Reference 552495.

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If you already work for Aramark, notify your line manager before applying.

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