CATERING ASSISTANT
37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | £14.80 per hour | London
Be part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding food and genuine hospitality every day.
At Houston & Hawkes, we're looking for a Catering Assistant who enjoys variety, works well as part of a team and takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for every customer. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to support every part of the catering operation.
THE ROLE
- Serve breakfast and lunch with confidence and enthusiasm
- Provide friendly, professional customer service
- Keep food counters replenished, fresh and beautifully presented
- Support the chefs with light food preparation
- Prepare meeting room refreshments and hospitality when required
- Keep dining areas, service points and back of house areas clean and organised
- Assist with washing up and maintaining a clean kitchen environment
- Help with setting up before service and clearing down afterwards
- Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver an exceptional customer experience
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Previous experience within hospitality or catering is desirable
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation
- Pride in delivering consistently high standards
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?
- £14.80 per hour
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Birthday off every year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Free meals on duty
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CODE Hospitality membership
- Foodie Socials, discovering the latest food, drink and hospitality trends
- Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
- Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
- An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's most outstanding venues
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer recognised for creating exceptional workplace hospitality. As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise, we're passionate about looking after our people just as much as we look after our clients. Ranked amongst the UK's Best Places to Work in Hospitality, we're proud to invest in our teams, celebrate success and create careers that people genuinely love.
Catering Assistant employer: Houston & Hawkes
Houston & Hawkes is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee satisfaction and growth, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment across various sites in Cambridge. With a strong focus on seasonal food and high culinary standards, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration, making it a rewarding place for passionate chefs to thrive.
