Food Service Assistant

Mount Charles Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Belfast International Airport. The role involves providing friendly customer service, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting with food preparation. Ideal candidates should have food handling experience, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. The position offers flexible hours and a range of employee benefits including paid holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days' paid holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development and Training

Uniform Provided

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous food handling experience.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and friendly service to customers.
• Comply with HACCP regulations and Health, Safety & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment during service.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Job ref: RF-2511-38

Location: Antrim - Causeway Lounge, Belfast International Airport

Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Overview

If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family oriented food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team based at Causeway Lounge, Belfast International Airport. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working Pattern

• 32 hours per week
• 4 days out of 7
• 4am - 9pm
• Option to be flexible

Rewards

• 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Financial Education / Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Career Development and Training
• Uniform Provided
• Company Events

The Role

• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Comply with all HACCP regulations as necessary and all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures, completing records and operating the till as required.
• Report defective equipment / utensils / work and floor surfaces or any other Health and Safety issues to your Line Manager.
• Have a close working relationship with the team; essential to work as part of a team, as well as on your own and communicate effectively at all levels.

The Person

• Previous food handling experience
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self‑motivated, working independently and on own initiative.
• Flexible with a positive, can‑do attitude.

Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day‑to‑day basis.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders; a copy can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

Due to the number of applicants, only short‑listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

Closing date

Sat 06 December 2025