Catering Assistant

Aramark NV; Crewe; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Crewe is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their team at St Thomas More School. This permanent role works 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time. Ideal candidates have previous catering experience, enjoy working in a team, and are eager to develop their culinary skills. The position offers a competitive wage, and access to perks including discounts and comprehensive training. Opportunities for career development are also available.

Benefits

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is essential.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Keen interest in developing food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to customers.
• Perform basic cold food preparation.
• Take payment and keep financial records.
• Restock goods and ensure displays of merchandise.
• Clean and tidy work areas.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Food preparation skills

Culinary knowledge

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team working at St Thomas More School.

This is a permanent role working Monday – Friday, term time only.

What we offer:

• £12.21 per hour
• This is a permanent position working 25 hours a week
• You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 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 talented 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 that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Catering Assistant:

• Serve food and beverages to customers following prescribed methods of portioning, presentation and combinations in line with brand standards and answer questions about the products
• Perform basic cold food preparation and made to order services including hot sandwiches in line with Aramark brand standards
• Take payment and keep financial records as required
• Restock goods and ensure appropriate displays of merchandise
• Clean back of house areas, crockery and cutlery using equipment when trained to do so
• Clean and tidy counter, light equipment and public areas
• Report to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults or hazards identified during the work day
• Perform daily paper/computer work she/he is assigned
• Keeps diligent records as required
• Follows food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements
• Undertake relevant training as required

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Previous catering experience is essential in this role
• Work well as part of a team
• A keen interest in developing food preparation skills and culinary knowledge
• Enhance DBS required

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 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 – [e-mail]

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.