Title:  General Service Assistant

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a General Service Assistant in their Defence sector to be a part of our integral team at RAF Boulmer, situated near Alnwick Northumberland.

As a General Assistant you will provide excellent customer service and be required to provide support in a number of areas:

• Front Of House - looking after our customers, setting up prior to food service, serving food and beverages to our customers as well as operating tills.
• Back Of House – providing cleaning and general support in all areas in and around the kitchen department.
• Bar Work – working evening bar shifts in one of 3 bars.

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 be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

What do we offer:

• We are offering a permanent position. You will be working 37.5 hours per week, through a typical 5 from 7-day system.
• Shift times range from 6am – 8pm (11pm if doing a bar shift).
• The hourly rate is £12.79.
• Discounted meals on shift and free on-site parking.
• You will have access to Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, 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 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.

A day in the life of a General Service Assistant will range from:

• Serving food and beverages to customers, ensuring all health and safety protocols are adhered to and excellent customer service is always provided.
• Setting up and clearing down of all dining areas.
• Cleaning all areas required in and around the kitchen department.
• The cleaning of all crockery, cutlery as well as food cooking equipment and utensils.
• Operating the till and processing cash and card payments, ensuring you process any financial records accordingly.
• Running a bar, serving drinks, taking payments, general maintenance of the bar and cellar areas, maintaining all necessary records and reports.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Previous customer facing / food service experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
• For this role you must be 18+
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role
• Must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

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

Job Reference 591527.

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
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