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We’re Hiring: Catering Assistant
Location: Woodcote Grove, Ashley Rd, Epsom KT18 5BW
Pay Rate: £13.85per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about great food and friendly service? Houston & Hawkes are looking for a dependable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at our client site in Epsom.
This is a hands-on and varied role — ideal for someone who enjoys food service, supporting in the kitchen, and engaging with customers. You’ll assist with lunch service, prepare sandwiches and grab-and-go items, and occasionally cover the coffee shop.
About The Role
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a key part in the smooth delivery of daily service. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll help with food preparation, customer service, and general kitchen duties — with no washing up required. The role offers a great work–life balance, with Monday to Friday hours only.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing sandwiches and light snacks for service
* Assisting with breakfast and lunch food service
* Serving customers in the catering area and coffee shop
* Operating tills and handling payments
* Keeping counters and displays clean, tidy and well-stocked
* Providing general kitchen support (excluding pot wash)
* Following food safety and health & safety procedures
* Supporting your colleagues where needed across the site
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in catering, hospitality or customer service (preferred)
* Friendly, reliable and approachable
* Team player with a flexible and helpful attitude
* Willingness to learn and take initiative
* Basic understanding of food hygiene (training provided)
Benefits
* £13.85 per hour – paid weekly or monthly
* Monday to Friday hours – no evenings or weekends
* 37.5 hours per week
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Free meals while on duty
* Uniform provided and laundered
* Pension scheme and life assurance
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Membership of CODE – hospitality perks & discounts
* Ongoing training, support and career development
* Inclusive, friendly working culture
Who We Are
Houston & Hawkes is a fresh-thinking, independent contract caterer focused on quality food, ethical sourcing and people-first service. We’re a certified B Corp, ranked among the Top 30 hospitality employers in the UK, and committed to creating positive experiences for our clients and our teams.
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