Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623164
Salary Range: £24,225 - £24,415 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 April 2026
The Role:
We are the in-house Catering for Hampshire County Council's head office in Winchester.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant, based in Winchester.
We are a professional friendly team that work well together, you will be based on the coffee shop, providing crucial support within the FOH team, assisting with serving and preparation, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring smooth service operations. Playing a vital role in maintaining hygiene standards and supporting the FOH team in delivering quality food and service.
What you’ll do:
This is a great opportunity for an individual with a can-do attitude; you need to be physically fit to be able to work at a fast pace. We are looking for an individual to share our energy and passion who will contribute to our ongoing success.
What we’re looking for:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* Friendly, polite, and professional manner
* Energetic and enthusiastic team player
* Previous catering experience is an advantage
* Flexible approach to working hours, including:
* Occasional overtime to meet workload demands
* Covering annual leave for team members
* Supporting weekend, evening, VIP, and function events
Why join us?
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package .
Additional Information:
Catering Assistant Candidate Pack
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Karen Bega, General Catering Manager (EII) on karen.bega2@hants.gov.uk or Shaun Fell, Chef Manager on 07786444304 or shaun.fell@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.