The Role
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of our staff canteen, helping to prepare food, serve customers, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
- Prepare and cook breakfast items and daily lunch specials
- Make sandwiches, baguettes, and cold food items
- Serve food and maintain portion control
- Provide friendly, efficient customer service
- Answer queries on menus, ingredients, and allergens
Hygiene & Kitchen Standards
- Keep kitchen, counters, and dining areas clean and organised
- Follow food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
- Wash dishes and clean equipment
- Store food correctly and safely
Stock & Operations
- Unload and check deliveries
- Monitor stock levels and rotate stock
- Conduct stock takes and support ordering
- Complete daily food order sheets
Administration
- Handle card and contactless payments accurately
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Positive, reliable, and hardworking
- A great team player with a “can-do” attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
- Organised, with good attention to detail
Skills & Experience
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
- Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable (but not essential)
- Basic food preparation and cooking skills
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
- Confident using kitchen equipment and handling payments
Pay: £26,539.47 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate?
- This role is fully office-based, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Are you able to commit to this?
Work Location: In person
