Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

Location St Andrews

Pay: £13.56hr

Job Type Full-time, temporary for 4 weeks (potential for long term and permanent employment)

Working Hours

36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday

7am -3pm shift (this can be slightly flexible)

Do you enjoy working with people and delivering great customer service?

We're currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join a busy and welcoming catering team in St Andrews. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in providing an excellent customer experience.

Starting as a temporary 4-week assignment, this role offers the potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities for the right candidate. If you're friendly, reliable and enjoy a varied role that combines customer service with food preparation, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Food Service Assistant, you'll be involved in a variety of front-of-house and food service duties, including:

• Assisting with basic food preparation, including preparing ingredients and supporting food service operations
• Preparing counters, displays and service areas before meal service
• Serving food and beverages in a professional and friendly manner
• Maintaining attractive and well-stocked food displays
• Clearing and cleaning tables, dining areas and service points
• Carrying out dishwashing and general cleaning duties
• Providing excellent customer service to customers and visitors
• Responding helpfully and efficiently to customer queries and requests
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
• Comfortable working in a busy, customer-facing environment
• Reliable, punctual and flexible
• Strong communicators who work well with others
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Positive, proactive and willing to learn

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Previous catering, hospitality or food service experience
• An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH procedures
• Experience serving food in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Bring

• A genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
• The ability to stay calm and organised during busy service periods
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness
• A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues wherever needed

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay of £13.56 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• No evening shifts
• Full training and support provided
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Develop valuable catering, hospitality and customer service skills
• Gain experience within a respected and professional catering operation
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
• Immediate start available

Apply Now

If you're a people-focused individual who enjoys providing excellent service and wants to be part of a friendly and professional team, apply today with your CV. This could be the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and take the next step in your hospitality career.

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