Front of House Assistant

Aramark

  • Birmingham
  • £12.30 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
pursue what mattersTo be eligible for this role, you must meet specific requirements. These include having lived in the UK continuously for the past five years, possessing the legal right to work in the UK, and being able to pass full security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.This position involves working within a secure prison environment and engaging directly with offenders.Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Front-of-House (FOH) Assistant to join our team working at HMP Birmingham.You will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines whilst adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.What do we offer:
  • This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week (4 out of 7). Shifts range between 07:30 – 16:45. Leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work in hospitality. 1 out of 4 weekends a month.
  • The hourly rate is £12.30.
  • Free meals when on duty, parking, and gym access.
  • Bluelight Discount once probation is passed.
  • You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
  • A company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
  • Joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
  • And because we are passionate about developing our people from within, access great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a FOH Assistant:
  • Providing high levels of service of food and/or beverages to customers and enhanced prisoners, adhering to the standards set by the company.
  • Performing cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture. Ensuring service area and/or service points are clean and stocked up.
  • Food assembly and service of same in an efficient manner, which may include some light cooking.
  • Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures.
  • Handling cash transactions and ensuring the accurate cash handling procedures are followed in accordance with company procedure and till procedures.
  • Barista duties.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team.
You will be set up for success if you have:
  • Ideally, previous experience within a catering environment. On the job training will be provided and must acquire basic food hygiene qualification within first six months of employment.
  • Good understanding of written and spoken English.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Good timekeeping.
  • Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
  • Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.Job Reference 587895.If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.About Aramark UKAt Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.ukJoin us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

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