Catering Assistant

Job role : Catering Assistant/Food Service Assistant Location : Bristol, Aztec West, BS32 4RZ Salary : £12,50 per hour Shift Pattern :  Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm Houston & 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 opening Arranging and restocking display counters with cold drinks and pre-packed food Assisting with the preparation of food and presentation of counters, ensuring they are maintained and fully stocked Ensure good knowledge of products on sale and on special offer Preparing hot and cold sandwiches and simple salads Preparing drinks carefully and to our high standards Greeting customers and delivering excellent customer service Making recommendations to customers and answering any questions Dealing with customer queries, requests and problems Taking payments and operating a till Helping with general cleaning and tidying around the kitchen and counters Representing Houston &Hawkes and maintaining a positive brand image Complying 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 shops Continues to learn and educate themselves on whole bean knowledge, coffee blends, teas, bakery items, salads, coffee brewing and blended products Passionate, friendly, diligent and a great team player Reliable and trustworthy Ability to display passion for everything about coffee and food Excellent communication and customer service skills A positive attitude with the ambition to progress Good organisational skills A basic Food Hygiene and Basic Health and Safety Certificate Catering Assistant Additional Benefits: Free meals at work Contributary pension scheme Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme Life assurance at two times salary Company events including all company Christmas party The holiday allowance is 28 days including bank holiday Recognition schemes and people awards Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave Day off on your birthday Referral bonuses Training 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!