Catering Assistant

CATERING ASSISTANT

Salary: £27,628.81 per annum

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week [Monday to Friday between the hours of 06:30 - 19:30

Location: Cheltenham

Includes an annual retention bonus of £2,000 (pro-rata), plus a holiday allowance of 30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, plus 2.5 Privilege days per year.

Do you enjoy working with others? Are you flexible and adaptable? Do you have good communication skills?

At G4S Facilities Management  we are passionate about the services we deliver; and our facilities management professionals are at the heart of everything that we do.

We are looking to grow our existing Catering team at this prestigious site in Cheltenham. This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 6:30am and 7:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service at all times, anticipating and responding to customer needs.

• Operate coffee machines, handle cash, and prepare basic food items.

• Prepare and deliver hospitality across the site as required.

• Ensure correct stock rotation, assist with stocktaking, and minimize waste.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all work areas.

• Complete and maintain Food Safety and Health & Safety documentation, including temperature checks.</p>

• Check equipment is in safe working order and report any faults promptly.

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, honesty, and teamwork at all times.

• Represent G4S positively as an ambassador, upholding company values.

• Undertake required training and development to meet company standards.

• Wear G4S uniform and safety footwear, ensuring a smart, presentable appearance.

• Be flexible to meet business needs, including occasional work at nearby units.

• Be proactive and adaptable to changing demands.

• Must be willing to obtain extended security clearance prior to employment.

Essential

• Relevant catering experience.

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety.</p>

• Basic knowledge of COSHH.

• Basic knowledge of due diligence requirements, allergens.

• Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 

Desirable 

• Food safety certificate 
• Previous experience of a quality catering operation 
• IT Competent 

Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses. 

Whether you are looking for a cleaning role, a plumber, an electrician or to work in customer services you will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.

Benefits: 

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment.

• Annual retention bonus of £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to maintaining clearance requirements.

• 30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years service.

• Progression, training and development catered to you.

• Charity work.

• Refer A Friend incentives.

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.

• Subsidised healthcare plan.

• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.

• Confidential Counselling Services.

• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical. 

• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.

G4S  is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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