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Job Title: Catering Assistant
Location: Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LL
Additional Site: Braintree Institute (occasional requirement)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shift Times: Between 09:30 – 13:30
Salary: £12.21 per hour / £8,480.33 annually (Pro Rata)
Working Weeks: 31 working weeks, 34.727 paid weeks

About the Role
We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Colchester Institute. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to customers, ensuring portioning, presentation, and combinations meet brand standards
• Answer customer questions about menu items and ingredients
• Prepare basic cold food and made-to-order items, including hot deli and live action stations
• Handle payments and maintain accurate financial records

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and a passion for food service
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Basic food preparation skills
• Enhanced DBS check required

What We Offer

• Free meal on duty
• Discounts across hundreds of retail stores
• Apprenticeship development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

Start Date
Ideal start date: 08/09/2025

About Aramark

Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.