Job Description
Job role: Catering Assistant/Food Service AssistantLocation: Bristol, Aztec West, BS32 4RZSalary: £12,50 per hourShift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pmHouston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Catering Assistant/Food Service Assistant to work in our fantastic contract catering site in Bristol.If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.Catering Assistant Duties: Setting up the café & restuarnt ready for openingArranging and restocking display counters with cold drinks and pre-packed foodAssisting with the preparation of food and presentation of counters, ensuring they are maintained and fully stockedEnsure good knowledge of products on sale and on special offerPreparing hot and cold sandwiches and simple saladsPreparing drinks carefully and to our high standardsGreeting customers and delivering excellent customer serviceMaking recommendations to customers and answering any questionsDealing with customer queries, requests and problemsTaking payments and operating a tillHelping with general cleaning and tidying around the kitchen and countersRepresenting Houston &Hawkes and maintaining a positive brand imageComplying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Catering Assistant Requirements: You'll have a proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shopsContinues to learn and educate themselves on whole bean knowledge, coffee blends, teas, bakery items, salads, coffee brewing and blended productsPassionate, friendly, diligent and a great team playerReliable and trustworthyAbility to display passion for everything about coffee and foodExcellent communication and customer service skillsA positive attitude with the ambition to progressGood organisational skillsA basic Food Hygiene and Basic Health and Safety Certificate Catering Assistant Additional Benefits: Free meals at workContributary pension schemeFree access to the company Employee Assistant ProgrammeLife assurance at two times salaryCompany events including all company Christmas partyThe holiday allowance is 28 days including bank holidayRecognition schemes and people awardsFamily-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leaveDay off on your birthdayReferral bonusesTraining and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally Abe Who We Are:Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth!