The Vacancy
🍽 Join Our Team as a Food & Beverage Services Assistant
Location: Coventry
Hours: Full-time
Department: MTC Events
Reporting to: F&B Services Manager
About The Role
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional food service experiences? The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is seeking a Food & Beverage Services Assistant to support our Catering and Events operations. You’ll play a key role in preparing, presenting, and serving food and beverages to colleagues, apprentices, members, and visitors—especially within our MTC and AMTC restaurant service counters.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks with speed and courtesy
* Operate EPoS systems for accurate transactions
* Support stock management, portion control, and waste reduction
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all service areas
* Assist with food safety documentation (HACCP), cleaning schedules, and stock takes
* Collaborate with the wider Catering and Events team, especially during large events
* Provide support for event catering and dishwashing as needed
* Advise the Head Chef on operational issues
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Knowledge:
* Minimum 2 years in a similar role
* Level 2 Food Safety & Allergen Awareness
* Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, EPoS systems, and dietary requirements
* Familiarity with food merchandising and kitchen equipment
Skills & Attributes:
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
* Strong communication and active listening abilities
* Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage time effectively
* Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
* Team player with a willingness to learn and support off-site events
* Physically fit with good manual handling skills
Why Join MTC?
At MTC, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in everything we do. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where your contributions truly matter.
Ready to serve up success? Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant Catering & Events team.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. It supports a wide range of capabilities in research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford and is part of the UK High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference checks and security checks (where applicable) may be required; all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance checks where applicable.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Research Services
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