Food Service Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Assist in the preparation of our delightful sandwiches, salads boxes etc.
- Ensure that the front of house and dining areas are sparkly clean at all times
- Keep an eye on stock levels and take responsibility for re-filling displays
- Have excellent standards of presentation at all times
- Deliver a service to our customers with a smile and a positive attitude, including serving food and till work
- Comply at all times with Health and Safety at Work, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations, policies and procedures
- Work as part of the team to keep the kitchen and food preparation areas clean
Catering Assistant
Blue Apple is an experienced independent contract caterer specialising in bringing a bespoke and tailored solution to our clients. We have a diverse range of customers and pride ourselves on delivering fresh food solutions created by happy teams.
We do simple sarnies really well, hospitality that’s heavenly and delectable fine dining. Anything else in between is beautifully presented and delicious. Quite simply, food is our passion.
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the team and work in one of our busy sites at Luton Airport
The purpose of the role is to provide an exceptional service to all of our customers.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Previous catering experience is not necessary; if you have a positive attitude and are willing to learn we will offer full training. Customer service experience and a passion for working in a fresh food environment would be useful
This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Catering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Service Assistant roles across Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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