Catering Assistant

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CATERING GENERAL ASSISTANT

Full Time | Part Time | Casual | £14.80 per hour | London

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Join Houston & Hawkes and become part of a friendly team delivering exceptional food and service within a beautiful university campus environment.

This is a varied role where you'll support different areas of the operation, from serving customers and preparing food to assisting with hospitality events and ensuring every space is presented to the highest standard. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or casual work, you'll be joining a team that genuinely values great people and creates opportunities to learn, grow and progress.

THE ROLE

Deliver outstanding customer service with a warm and professional approach

Support food service across cafés, restaurants and hospitality events

Prepare food and beverages following company standards

Assist colleagues across different areas of the operation whenever required

Set up, replenish and maintain food and drink displays

Keep dining areas, counters and back-of-house areas clean and organised

Handle payments and operate tills where required

Follow all food safety, health and hygiene procedures

Help create a welcoming experience for students, staff and visitors

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

A positive attitude and a genuine passion for customer service

A team player who enjoys helping others

Excellent communication skills

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the business

Previous catering, café, hospitality or customer service experience is beneficial but not essential

 

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

£14.80 per hour

Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available

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

Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression

Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements

Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer delivering exceptional workplace hospitality. As a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise and one of The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality, we're passionate about developing great people, creating memorable food experiences and building careers that last.