Title:  Food Service Assistant

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Temporary Food Service Assistant to join our team working at Gateshead College, Baltic Campus, Gateshead, NE8 3BE
You will be performing basic food preparation, preparing sandwiches and other grab and go foods. Alongside this, you will also be working front of house, operating the tills and providing excellent customer service to our customers.
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 very 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 temporary part time position, 30 hours per week for 6 months. You will be working Monday - Friday, from 7.30am - 2.30pm, leaving your evenings and weekends free! The hourly rate is £12.26.
⦁    On site parking and local 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 perks!
⦁    You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect 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 your learning journey can continue!

A day in the life of a Food Service Assistant:
⦁    You will be preparing grab and go foods, such as sandwiches, wraps and paninis. 
⦁    You will be cleaning both back and front of house, ensuring the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.
⦁    General front of house duties such as operating the till and cash handling, keeping financial records, providing excellent customer service and serving customers. 
⦁    Making hot and cold drinks and serving food on the food counters, ensuring you are adhering to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations at all times.

You’ll 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
⦁    Food Hygiene Level 2 or willing to obtain via our e-learning system
⦁    Previous hospitality or food handling experience is desirable, however full training will be given to the right candidate.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 
Job Reference 543448
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.