Job Title: DWP Food Barista / Catering Assistant (Temporary – Holiday Cover) Client: ISS UK Ltd Site: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – Manchester Corporate Hub Location: 2 St Peter’s Square / 1 King Street, Manchester, M2 3AA Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour Contract Type: Temporary (holiday cover) Clearance Required: BPSS / Food Safety Lvl 2 / Health & Safety / Allergens Training Reference: 1005269215678478 The Role We’re recruiting a Food Barista / Catering Assistant to support catering operations at a secure DWP site in central Manchester. This is hands-on, front-of-house and back-of-house work—serving customers properly, keeping standards tight, and getting the job done without fuss. Key Duties Assist with food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service Serve customers at counters in a professional, friendly manner Operate tills and handle cash accurately Maintain cleanliness of service areas, equipment, and kitchen spaces Replenish stock and assist with deliveries Follow food safety, hygiene, COSHH, and health & safety procedures Support the wider catering team as required, including ad-hoc duties What We’re Looking For Previous food service or barista experience Confident using a till and dealing with customers Clean, professional presentation and a positive attitude Able to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Food Safety Level 2, Allergen Awareness, Manual Handling (desirable) Must pass BPSS clearance (non-negotiable) Why Apply? Reliable weekday work Central Manchester location Straightforward role with clear expectations Weekly pay through PAYE