Retail Assistant/Barista

Aramark NV; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is seeking a Retail Assistant/Barista to join their team at Northwood HQ. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, operating tills, and maintaining stock levels. This permanent full-time position offers an annual salary of £26,297.71, with benefits including discounted meals, gym membership, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Discounted meal

Free gym membership

Free secure on-site parking

Employee benefits app access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years with a legal right to work.
• Able to pass full security vetting.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and operate tills.
• Check stock and restock goods as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Retail Assistant/Barista to join our team working at Northwood HQ.

You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating tills, checking stock, restocking goods, arranging merchandise displays, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a clean and tidy workspace.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

You must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years, have a legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary is £26,297.71.
• This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between 0630 and 2100, leaving your weekends free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
• Discounted meal, free gym membership and free secure on-site parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme. 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 that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Retail Assistant/Barista:

• Serving customers, taking payments, and keeping accurate records.
• Receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise.
• Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
• Cleaning front and back of house areas, keeping shop and stock rooms tidy.
• Reporting to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified in the workplace.
• Following food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements.
• Learning to open and close the retail unit.
• Barista coffee making to our brand of 53.3 drinks.
• Serving of hot paninis and cold foods.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
• The ability to pass full security vetting CTC required.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.
• Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 605206.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

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.