Food Service Assistant

Opus People Solutions · UK wide

Food Service Assistant at Opus People Solutions, across the UK. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
9 Nov 2026
Sector
Hospitality & Catering

Reference bc5e0ced146d4d71cfb8d1753ff2fa4d5439487d

About the role

Are you passionate about customer service, teamwork, and making a positive difference every day? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join our Catering Team.Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.About the Role: Based at Greythorn Primary, NG2 7GH, you will be working 11.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11:30 to 13:45, 39.2 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high quality catering service, ensuring pupils receive excellent food service in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.Your responsibilities will include:Assisting with the preparation and serving of mealsProviding excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitorsSupporting the maintenance of a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areaFollowing food safety and health and safety proceduresAssisting with washing up and general kitchen dutiesWho are we looking for?Previous catering or customer service experience is desirable but not essentialA positive and enthusiastic approach to workExcellent communication and teamwork skillsThe ability to work efficiently in a busy environmentA commitment to delivering excellent customer serviceThe ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisationWhat You'll BringA passion for food and customer serviceExcellent organisational and time management skillsA proactive and reliable attitudeThe right to work in the UKPay Rate: £12.71 per hourApply Today If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre employment checks, which may include:* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check * Children's Barred List check (where applicable) * Right to Work checks * Satisfactory references * Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable) * Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable) * Assessment of suitability to work with childrenThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

Reference: bc5e0ced146d4d71cfb8d1753ff2fa4d5439487d · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · Listed via Opus People Solutions

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