Catering Assistant
Gloucester GL19 3BE
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Permanent, Zero Hours Contract
£12.71 an hour
- Prepare and serve food and beverages while maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in dining areas, ensuring a pleasant experience for customers.
- The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, a commitment to hygiene, and a proactive attitude towards training and development.
- Roles offer flexible working hours, competitive pay of £12.71 per hour, and a range of employee benefits including training and discounts through PerkBox.
Job Description
Aramark UK are recruiting multiple Catering Assistant positions for the Hartpury University and Hartpury College which is a specialist institution near Gloucester, focused on animal, agriculture, business, equine, sport, and veterinary nursing education. The campus is a 360-hectare rural estate with significant investments in facilities, including a working farm, an Agri-Tech Centre, equine and canine centres, and professional sports facilities.
We have weekend only work, weekday and weekend work and zero hours contracts avaialble.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an [enhanced] DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
What's in it for you:
- Weekend work and weekday positions available- varying hours
- £12.71 per hour
- Permanent positions
- Term time only
- Full training provided
- You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension enrolment, 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 and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve food and beverages to customers in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety by following company procedures and food safety regulations.
- Set up and clear dining areas, including tables, counters, and serving stations before and after service.
- Assist with food preparation, such as washing, chopping, and assembling ingredients under the direction of catering staff.
- Operate kitchen and catering equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues.
- Provide excellent customer service, responding politely to customer requests and resolving basic queries.
- Clean and sanitise kitchen, dining, and storage areas to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment.
- Monitor and replenish stock levels of food, drinks, and catering supplies, reporting shortages when necessary.
Key Requirements:
- Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy catering environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist colleagues.
About Aramark
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
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 – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.