Job Description

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Food Service Assistant
Job Reference: 609977
Location: Bolton, BL5 1EE
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 12.60 per hour
Shift Pattern: Between 7:00am and 3:30pm -- enjoy your evenings free!
About the Role
Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team in Bolton. This role involves basic food preparation, including making sandwiches and grab-and-go items, as well as front-of-house duties such as operating tills and delivering excellent customer service.
We're proud to offer a hospitality career with genuine work-life balance, supported by a world-leading organisation. Aramark delivers high-quality catering services across the UK in sectors including Defence, Judicial, Private Industry, and Education.
What We Offer

• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits App with hundreds of discounts -- from weekly supermarket savings to weekend treats
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more)
• Excellent career prospects -- we love to promote from within
• Comprehensive training and development, including apprenticeship schemes

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages
• Make sandwiches and other cold food items
• Provide table service and clear tables
• Operate tills and handle payments
• Restock supplies and rotate stock
• Maintain cleanliness in both front and back of house areas
• Perform general housekeeping duties (sweeping, mopping, etc.)
• Be flexible and multi-skilled -- full training provided both on the job and via our e-learning portal

What We're Looking For

• Legal right to work in the UK and residency for the past 5 years
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Previous experience is helpful but not essential -- we'll provide all the training you need

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and show us the value you'll bring to our team.
Please note: If you already work for Aramark, you must inform your line manager before submitting your application. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
About Aramark
At 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 questions, please contact our recruitment team at careers@aramark.co.uk.
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

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