Canteen Assistant

Working closely with the Canteen Supervisor, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our busy works canteen and Commonwealth Centre. From preparing and serving breakfasts and lunches to supporting catering for special events and functions, you'll help create a welcoming and efficient dining experience for our colleagues and guests.

This is a hands-on role that requires a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised environment. You'll also assist with financial transactions, stock presentation, and the preparation of dining and catering areas to ensure the smooth running of all catering services.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food, drinks, and snacks for daily canteen operations and special catering events.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming experience for all canteen users.
• Process customer payments accurately and assist with the effective financial management of the canteen.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across kitchen and dining areas.
• Support catering activities for meetings, functions, and special events across the site.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Previous experience within a catering, hospitality, food service, or canteen environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and safe food handling practices.
• Strong customer service skills with a positive and flexible approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, organised, and proactive approach to work.

What's in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day's annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.