Catering Assistant

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team working at Government Offices Great George Street (GOGGS).
You will be working as part of a fantastic team, serving customers, and providing excellent customer service throughout. You will be required to perform basic food preparation and perform general cleaning tasks both back and front-of-house.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
What we offer:
- This is a part time position, 16 hours per week. Shifts range between Monday and Thursday from 11am to 3pm, leaving your evenings free
- a rarity when you work within culinary.
- Hourly rate £13.85.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
- which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Catering Assistant:
- Basic food preparation including sandwiches, grab and go items, basic hot food if required.
- Serving customers and operating the till, providing opportunities for upselling products, and ensuring you are always providing excellent customer service.
- Stocking up and putting away deliveries
- General cleaning back and front of house, making sure the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
- Previous catering experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Reference 604248.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
About Aramark UK
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 also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.
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 accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected].
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
A day in the life of a Catering Assistant:
- Basic food preparation including sandwiches, grab and go items, basic hot food if required.
- Serving customers and operating the till, providing opportunities for upselling products, and ensuring you are always providing excellent customer service.
- Stocking up and putting away deliveries
- General cleaning back and front of house, making sure the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
- Previous catering experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Reference 604248.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
- This is a part time position, 16 hours per week. Shifts range between Monday and Thursday from 11am to 3pm, leaving your evenings free
- a rarity when you work within culinary.
- Hourly rate £13.85.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
- which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue.