Catering Services Assistant

Job Overview

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team working at Hammersmith & Fulham College, W14 9BL. This is a full time contract working shifts between 8am and 2.30pm – Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Food Service Provide friendly, efficient counter service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure food displays are well‑presented, replenished, and maintained to Aramark standards.
• Handle customer queries professionally and promote a positive dining experience.
• Assist in serving hot and cold food during peak periods.
• Follow all Aramark and West London College food safety, allergen, and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across service areas, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Ensure safe storage, labelling, and rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
• Support compliance checks, daily paperwork, and operational audits.
• Assist with basic food preparation following chef or supervisor instructions.
• Carry out washing up, waste disposal, and cleaning tasks to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Support the receipt and organisation of deliveries, including stock rotation.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, stored safely, and reported if faulty.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in catering or customer service (not essential – we can train on the job we are looking for the right person for good service and personality)
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy periods.
• Reliable and team-oriented.

Salary

£13,103.38

£13,103.38 Term time only – 38 working weeks.

Benefits

• 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!)