Staff Mess Assistant - family friendly hours

Aramark; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services provider is seeking a Staff Mess Assistant in York. This full-time role involves managing shifts, supervising staff, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have resided in the UK for 5 years and able to pass security checks. The position offers £12.50/hour with benefits such as free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Employee assistance

Mental health support

Shopping discounts

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years with a legal right to work.
• Able to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Confident leader capable of supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift and motivate the team.
• Ensure excellent customer service and food preparation.
• Supervise staff and maintain cleaning standards.

Skills

Team motivation

Customer service

Supervision

Food preparation

Job description

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Staff Mess Assistant - family friendly hours, York

Client: Aramark

Location: York, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3d4794644efd

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

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

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

You will be responsible for managing the shift, motivating the team, and ensuring excellent customer service. Your duties include staff training, assisting with managerial tasks, stocktaking, and supervising staff.

We offer a work-life balance with a full-time position (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 14:00), at a pay rate of £12.50/hour. Benefits include free meals, parking, Blue Light Discount Card after probation, employee assistance, mental health support, shopping discounts, life assurance, pension, holiday entitlement, career development, and training opportunities.

A day in the life of a Staff Mess Assistant:

• Motivate the team and provide excellent service.
• Supervise and assist in food preparation and cooking.
• Use kitchen appliances effectively.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for high standards.
• Operate tills, handle cash, and upsell.
• Serve food and drinks, greet customers.
• Explain menu items enthusiastically and train new staff.
• Manage cash and record transactions.

Qualifications:

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years with a legal right to work.
• Able to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Confident leader capable of supervising a team.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential; training provided.

If interested, apply now to show the value you can bring.

Job Reference: 557785.

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