Catering Assistant

Lexington Catering Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK catering company is seeking an entry-level Catering Assistant in Ipswich. Responsibilities include ensuring service areas are clean and well-presented, offering exceptional customer service, and following safety regulations. Ideal candidates are team players with a genuine interest in customer service and may have catering experience or a UK driving licence. This full-time role offers various benefits including generous time off and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday, increasing after two years

Leave for important moments

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Focused on the front line and ready to provide excellent service.
• Genuine interest in customer service.
• Experience in a catering or barista role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen and service area are clean and well-stocked.
• Keep menus updated and aware of food offers.
• Provide warm and friendly service.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team player

Catering and Barista experience

UK full driving licence

Job description

Overview

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers. We need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks! At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. We make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success.

What you’ll be doing

As a Catering Assistant, you will have responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working pattern

Monday to Friday – 20 hrs

What you can bring

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential
• UK full driving licence due to the location and services on site

Why you’ll love working here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. We celebrate diversity and inclusion as core to who we are, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. We hire for potential, not just experience.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know—we’re happy to help!

Benefits & perks

• Free, tasty meals – enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work
• Flexible working – including part-time roles
• Plenty of holiday – 28 days, increasing after two years to 31 days
• Leave for life’s important moments – family, personal, or unexpected
• Paid volunteering days for causes you care about
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Mental health support and wellbeing perks
• Pension schemes and life assurance
• Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure, and travel

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality

Location: Ipswich, IP5 3RE

Vacancy Date: 02/09/2025

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