Staff Mess Assistant

Aramark NV; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in York is seeking a Staff Mess Assistant for a full-time role at HMP Millsike. You will supervise a team, assist in food preparation, and ensure high service standards. Ideal candidates will have UK residency for 5 years, a right to work, and leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous experience is desirable, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and supervise the team to provide excellent service.
• Assist Enhanced Prisoners with cooking and food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning schedules.
• Manage cash handling and operate the till.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Motivation

Job description

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To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Staff Mess Assistant (family friendly hours) to join our team working at HMP Millsike, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1FZ.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, ensuring the team is motivated and provides excellent customer service. You will be training staff, assisting the Manager with managerial tasks alongside all other supervisory duties such as stocktaking.

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 very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, (Monday to Friday), working pattern 07:30 to 14:00, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. Pay rate £12.50/hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 100s 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 perks.
• 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 Staff Mess Assistant:

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides a service focused environment.
• Assist in the supervision of Enhanced Prisoners - assisting them with cooking and preparing food on site.
• Effective use of all appliances including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers etc.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are in place and followed by staff in order to maintain high standards.
• Operating the till and cash handling – exploring upselling opportunities and providing excellent customer service.
• Making drinks and serving food.
• Greets customers and provides a welcoming and friendly environment.
• Demonstrates a real understanding of the menu items and can explain it to customers in an enthusiastic manner – is able to train new starters.
• Cash management, giving change, recording orders, cashing up.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• A confident leader who is comfortable supervising and guiding a small team.
• Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided.

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

Job Reference 552495.

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 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.