Title:  Hospitality Assistant

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team working at GOGGS, London, SW1A 2HQ.
We are looking for a keen coffee enthusiast to make specialty hot drinks, alongside providing excellent customer service on the tills. You will be working with a fantastic team and supporting the day-to-day running of the unit.
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.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.   

What we offer: 

This is a full-time position, 32 hours per week, Shifts range between 7am and 5pm Monday to Thursday with the occasional Friday, leaving your evenings and weekends free - a rarity when you work within hospitality.

Free meals on duty and excellent transport links

You will have access to MyStaffShop - 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 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 Hospitality assistant, all-rounder:

Setting Up: Arrange tables, chairs, and decorations for events, ensuring everything is in place before guests arrive.

Serving Food and Drinks: Serve food and beverages to guests during events, ensuring prompt and courteous service.

Maintaining Cleanliness: Keep the kitchen and serving areas clean and organized, including washing dishes and utensils.

Inventory Management: Monitor and restock supplies, such as napkins, cutlery, and condiments.

Customer Service: Address guest inquiries and requests, providing excellent customer service throughout the event.

Event Coordination: Work with the event coordinator to ensure the smooth running of events, including handling any last-minute changes.

Health and Safety Compliance: Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure food is prepared and served in a hygienic manner

When the hospitality department is not busy, you may be required to assist other departments. This could include covering holidays or sicknesses in the restaurant, deli, or café, as well as attending to vending machines
 

You will be set up for success if you have:

Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work

Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks

Previous catering/hospitality assistant experience is desirable, however not essential as full training will be given on site.

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

 
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.   
Job Reference: 564544
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

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.