Catering Assistant

Company 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 Catering Assistant to join our team at Hartpury University & College, GL19 3BE. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and reliable individual looking for flexible work within a prestigious and busy hospitality environment. You'll be supporting the delivery of excellent food and beverage services to students, staff and visitors while working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Job Description

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our catering facilities. You will help provide excellent customer service, assist with food preparation and service, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and food safety are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving food and beverages to customers in line with company standards
• Providing excellent customer service and responding to customer enquiries
• Preparing basic food items and assisting with food service
• Operating tills and handling payments accurately
• Replenishing stock and maintaining food and beverage displays
• Cleaning catering facilities, equipment, crockery and cutlery
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Supporting the wider catering team with daily operational tasks

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 per hour
• Zero Hours Contract - work available as and when required
• 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
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

Qualifications

• A positive and customer-focused attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous catering, hospitality, retail or customer service experience is desirable
• Experience handling cash and operating tills would be advantageous
• A willingness to learn and undertake training as required

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 references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.