Title:  Catering Assistant

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General Kitchen Assistant
REQ ID: 609757
Location: Bolton, BL5 1EE
Contract Type: Zero Hours
Working Hours: Variable — typically between 7.5 to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shift Times: Between 7:00am and 3:30pm
Salary: £12.60 per hour

About the Role

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a General Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Bolton. This role involves basic food preparation, including making sandwiches and grab-and-go items, as well as front-of-house duties such as operating tills and delivering excellent customer service.

We’re proud to offer a hospitality career with genuine work-life balance, supported by a world-leading organisation. Aramark delivers high-quality catering services across the UK in sectors including Defence, Judicial, Private Industry, and Education.

What We Offer

• Free on-site parking
• Access to MyStaffShop with hundreds of discounts — including savings on weekly supermarket shops and leisure activities
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more)
• Excellent career prospects — we promote from within
• Comprehensive training and development, including apprenticeship schemes

Key Responsibilities

• General cleaning of front and back of house areas (sweeping, mopping, and general housekeeping)
• Use of dishwasher
• Prepare and serve food and beverages
• Make sandwiches and other cold food items
• Clear tables and provide table service
• Operate tills and handle payments
• Restock supplies and rotate stock
• Be flexible and multi-skilled — full training provided both on the job and via our e-learning portal

Skills & Requirements

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential — full training will be provided

About Aramark

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 questions, please contact our recruitment team at careers@aramark.co.uk.

Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.