UK_Food Service Assistant

Aramark; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13

Onsite staff shop

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits app with GP access

Training & development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a reliable Food Service Assistant for our Home Retail Group location in Kettering. The role involves serving fresh food, preparing grab-and-go options, and lone-working duties to ensure a welcoming customer experience.

We offer £13 per hour, onsite staff shop, company pension, life assurance, benefits app with GP access and discounts, plus training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is required.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility and reliability in shifts.
• Comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages following brand standards and answer product questions.
• Perform basic cold food preparation and made-to-order items.
• Take payment and maintain financial records as required.
• Restock goods and maintain appealing displays of merchandise.
• Clean back-of-house areas, crockery and cutlery as trained.
• Clean and tidy counter, equipment and public areas.
• Report feedback, complaints, stock needs, faults or hazards to the line manager.
• Complete daily paperwork or computer tasks as assigned.
• Keep diligent records as required.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures per health and safety rules.
• Complete relevant training as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability and flexibility

Independent working

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter.

We share a passion for hospitality; it’s at the foundation of everything we do.Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day.We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and motivated Food Service Assistant to join our team at Home Retail Group Kettering. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to play a key role in creating a welcoming experience for our customers. From serving fresh food to preparing grab-and-go options, you’ll keep things running smoothly and make every interaction count. This role involves lone working.

• £13 per hour
• Onsite shop with discounted products
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee benefits app with online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, store discounts and rewards
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll do

• 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 assigned
• Keep diligent records as required
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements
• Undertake relevant training as required

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• Previous food service experience is required
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Teamwork and communication
• Flexibility and reliability
• Must be comfortable working independently

Additional Information

Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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