Catering Assistant

Elior Uk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is hiring a Catering Assistant to enhance workdays by providing excellent food and service. Responsibilities include keeping the kitchen clean, ensuring food availability, and delivering friendly service. Ideal candidates should have a passion for customer service and teamwork. The role offers flexibility with 30 hours per week and various perks including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

28 days of holiday increasing to 31

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Focused on delivering excellent customer service.
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential.
• Interest in front line work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and presentation of kitchen and service area.
• Stay updated with menus and food offerings.
• Provide warm and friendly service.
• Follow COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

Shifts within 8:00am - 8:00pm Available | 30 Hours Per Week

Full Time

England, DE74 2BB

£19098.88 per annum

Elior at work – Workdays Made Better with Great Food

A great workday starts withgreat food,and we know food at work should be more than just a sandwich at your desk. That’s why we bring exciting, fresh, and flexible catering to workplaces across the UK. Whether it’s a quick grab-and-go snack or a hearty lunch, with tech-powered ordering and diverse menus, we keep teams happy, energised, and ready to take on the day.

What you’ll be doing…

As a 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: Shifts within 8:00am - 8:00pm Available | 30 Hours Per Week

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!