Catering Assistant

About This Role

Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene are at the core of this Catering Assistant role. The position is ideal for someone with experience in catering or food service who is looking to contribute to a dynamic team in a prestigious environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, proactive customer service by anticipating and responding to client needs.
• Operate barista coffee machinery, handle till transactions, and prepare basic food items.
• Coordinate, prepare, and deliver hospitality catering across the site as needed.
• Maintain clean, hygienic work environments in line with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Complete daily compliance documentation, including mandatory food and equipment temperature checks.
• Monitor kitchen machinery to ensure safe operation, reporting any maintenance faults promptly.
• Manage stock rotation (FIFO), assist with periodic stocktakes, and proactively minimize waste.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and professionalism across all shifts.
• Remain flexible to support business needs, including occasional shifts at nearby sites, and complete ongoing skills training.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a catering or food service environment.
• Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene certification.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety practices, COSHH guidelines, and allergen management due diligence.

Nice to have:

• Food safety certificate.
• Previous experience of a quality catering operation.
• IT Competent.

Benefits

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment.
• Annual retention bonus of £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to maintaining clearance requirements.
• 30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years service.
• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Charity work.
• Refer A Friend incentives.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Confidential Counselling Services.
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical.
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

Important Details

• Schedule: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) 06:30 – 19:30.
• Application deadline: Not specified.