General Assistant

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Northwood, Shropshire, England, GBR
In-Office
13-13 Hourly
Entry level
Food • Professional Services
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The Role
Provides food and beverage service, basic food preparation, cleaning, restocking, customer support, recordkeeping, and adherence to food, hygiene, and health and safety procedures. The role supports daily catering and hospitality operations on a flexible zero-hour contract. Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not required.
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Company Description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark can help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Location: Northwood, HA6 3HP
Hours: Flexible, as and when required
Contract: Zero Hour Contract
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

What's in it for you?

  • Flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle
  • Zero hour contract with shifts available as and when required
  • Free on-site parking, gym access, and discounted meals on shift 
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • MyStaffShop Employee discounts and rewards platform
  • Online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a leading facilities and food services provider

What you'll be doing

  • Serving food and beverages to customers
  • Cleaning back of house areas, crockery, and cutlery
  • Cleaning and tidying counters, preparation areas, light equipment, machines, and public areas
  • Performing basic cold food preparation and made-to-order food services
  • Restocking goods and ensuring merchandise displays are maintained to a high standard
  • Reporting customer feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock requirements, breakages, faults, and hazards to the line manager
  • Completing daily paperwork and maintaining accurate records as required
  • Following food hygiene, food safety, and health and safety procedures at all times
  • Supporting the wider team with day-to-day catering and hospitality operations
  • Delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive experience for all customers

Qualifications

What we're looking for

  • A positive and customer-focused attitude
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable and flexible approach to work
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
  • Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service

Additional Information

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Skills Required

  • Positive and customer-focused attitude
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable and flexible approach to work
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience
  • Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service

Aramark Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aramark and has not been reviewed or approved by Aramark.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of the package, including a 401(k) match that is described as strong. The ability to leverage retirement plan features is highlighted as a tangible upside for some roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as broadly available across medical, dental, and vision, alongside life and disability options. Access to programs like EAP and condition-management support adds depth beyond basic coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave options include vacation/PTO and parental leave, with multiple leave types outlined as available. This breadth is framed as a stabilizing part of the total rewards offering even when cash pay is less compelling.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
278,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1939

What We Do

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet.

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