Term-Time College Catering Assistant

Aramark; Basildon; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meal on shift

PerkBox discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting two Catering Assistants to join the team at USP Palmers College, RM17 5TD. You will serve food and beverages, assist with basic food prep, and handle payments while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

The roles are permanent, Monday to Friday, 26 hours per week during term time (40 weeks). Benefits include free parking, a meal on shift, PerkBox discounts, and strong internal promotion opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene and safety knowledge.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and reliable with good time management.
• Strong physical stamina to stand and move throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to customers following prescribed methods of portioning, presentation and combinations in line with brand standards and answer questions about the products
• Perform basic cold food preparation and made to order services including hot sandwiches in line with Aramark brand standards
• Take payment and keep financial records as required
• Restock goods and ensure appropriate displays of merchandise
• Clean back of house areas, crockery and cutlery using equipment when trained to do so
• Clean and tidy counter, light equipment and public areas
• Report to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults or hazards identified during the workday
• Perform daily paper/computer work she/he is assigned
• Keeps diligent records as required
• Follows food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements
• Undertake relevant training as required

Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Physical Stamina

Organisational Skills

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting two Catering Assistants to join the team at USP Palmers College, RM17 5TD. You will serve food and beverages, assist with basic food prep, and handle payments while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

The roles are permanent, Monday to Friday, 26 hours per week during term time (40 weeks). Benefits include free parking, a meal on shift, PerkBox discounts, and strong internal promotion opportunities within a supportive team.