Title:  Catering Assistant

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join the team working at SGS Stroud College, Stratford Rd, Stroud GL5 4AH.

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. 

What we offer:  

• This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week 
• Monday – Friday 
• 39 weeks- term time only  
• The salary is £12,384 
• Full training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Access to our employee benefits platform offering discounts at hundreds of retail and leisure providers, as well as our Well-being Hub. This hub provides on-demand, free access to a variety of resources, including guided meditations, workout videos, sleep aids, virtual GP appointments, and financial and mortgage advice
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Catering Assistant: 

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food in a busy canteen environment
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety
• Providing excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner
• Supporting the catering manager and wider team during busy service periods
• Helping ensure allergen procedures and health and safety standards are met

You will be set up for success if you have: 

• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant cookery/culinary qualification is desirable; however, we will consider experience too.
• Previous experience working within a school environment would be beneficial.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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.