Canteen Attendant in City of Westminster

Canteen Attendant (12 month FTC)

St Ermin's Hotel, London

At St Ermin's Hotel, we believe hospitality starts with our people.

We're proud to be recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality, a London Living Wage employer, and a Workplace Mental Health Charter employer. Our culture is built around three simple values: Fun, Love & Energy.

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Canteen Attendant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. Our staff restaurant plays an important role in the daily experience of our employees, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming and well-organised environment while supporting the preparation and service of nutritious meals for the team.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution matters every day and where you'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about its people.

Why Join Us?

When you join St Ermin's, you're not just taking on a new role. You're becoming part of a team that cares deeply about delivering exceptional hospitality and creating a great place to work.

We're proud to be ranked #1 Hotel in the UK, #2 in Europe and #6 in the World in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards 2025. We're also recognised as one of Caterer's Top 11 Best Places to Work and winners of the AA Award for Best Large Hotel Team of the Year 2026/2027. These achievements reflect the exceptional people, culture and guest experiences that make our hotel truly special.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Access to one of London's best staff dining facilities, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Private healthcare with 24/7 GP access for you and your household.
• Financial wellbeing support and professional advice services.
• Exclusive retail, leisure and restaurant discounts.
• Marriott worldwide hotel discounts for you, your friends and family.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn, develop and progress within a globally recognised hospitality brand.
• A supportive team environment where everyone works together to succeed.
• A workplace where Fun, Love & Energy isn't a slogan. It's how we treat each other every day.

About the Role

As a Canteen Attendant, you'll help ensure our employee dining facility remains clean, safe, well-stocked and welcoming at all times. You'll support the preparation and service of meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer service.

Working closely with the kitchen team, you'll play an important role in providing a positive dining experience for our employees every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the staff canteen, including dining areas, counters, kitchen areas and wash-up stations.
• Preparing ingredients for meals, including washing, chopping, peeling and portioning food items.
• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of a variety of fresh meals for employees.
• Supporting the preparation and service of hot and cold beverages.
• Ensuring crockery, cutlery, equipment and work areas are clean and appropriately maintained.
• Assisting with stock rotation and the safe storage of food and ingredients.
• Following all food hygiene, health and safety and sanitation procedures.
• Supporting the kitchen team with day-to-day operational duties as required.
• Using resources responsibly and helping minimise waste where possible.
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Setting a positive example through strong teamwork, reliability and work ethic.
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, canteen or food service environment is desirable but not essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A strong understanding of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• A reliable and hardworking approach to work.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• A genuine desire to support colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference behind the scenes while being part of an award-winning team that puts people first, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about life at St Ermin's Hotel, visit our Instagram pages @sterminshotel and @funloveenergy.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

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