Zero-Hour General Service Assistant

Aramark; Hightown; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent training and development

Career progression opportunities

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting for a General Service Assistant to join our team at Hightown, L38 7JD. This zero-hour role involves frontline and back-of-house tasks in a busy catering and hospitality environment, with a focus on delivering an excellent customer experience.

You will support food service, customer support, cleaning duties, and general operational tasks, ensuring high standards are maintained. The role offers flexibility across a 7-day pattern and opportunities for development within a

Qualifications

• Positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers and visitors.
• Assist with food preparation, service, and presentation.
• Support cleaning and housekeeping duties across designated areas.
• Replenish food counters, beverages, and stock as required.
• Operate tills and handle transactions accurately where necessary.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Support the wider team with daily operational requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

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. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a General Service Assistant to join our team at Hightown, L38 7JD. This is a fantastic opportunity for a flexible, customer-focused individual looking for varied work within a busy catering and hospitality environment. As a Zero-Hour General Service Assistant, you'll support a range of front and back-of-house activities, helping to deliver an excellent experience for customers and colleagues alike.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable General Service Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our site. You will assist with food service, customer support, cleaning duties, and general operational tasks, ensuring high standards are maintained across all areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers and visitors
• Assist with food preparation, service, and presentation
• Support cleaning and housekeeping duties across designated areas
• Replenish food counters, beverages, and stock as required
• Operate tills and handle transactions accurately where necessary
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and company procedures
• Support the wider team with daily operational requirements

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 per hour
• Flexible working pattern, Monday to Sunday
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• A positive and customer-focused attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks

Additional Information

Additional Requirements

• Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks
• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Successful candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening and security clearance requirements prior to commencing employment.

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.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Any offer of employment for this role 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 the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

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