Weekend General Catering Assistant

Elior Uk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a General Catering Assistant to create warm, welcoming spaces for the community at Farringford Court. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, updating menus, and delivering excellent customer service. The role offers flexible working hours, 28 days of holiday, and a range of perks aimed at employee well-being and growth. Applicants should have a passion for customer service, ideally with some catering experience but it is not essential.

Benefits

Free meals

Flexible working hours

28 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Focused on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Desire to work as part of a team in a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen and service area are clean and well-stocked.
• Update menus and food offerings.
• Provide warm and friendly service.
• Follow COSHH and Food Safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team player

Catering and Barista experience

Job description

Caterplus – More Than a Meal, It’s a Community

At Farringford Court within Caterplus, we don’t just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over-55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart.

What you’ll be doing…

As a General Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of 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 a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: Saturdays 10:00am - 3:00pm

What can you bring?

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

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. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

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

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!