Catering Assistant

Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Oxford-based organisation for a Catering Assistant to join a busy and professional Catering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for hospitality and customer service to work within a high-quality catering environment. The successful candidate will support food preparation, service delivery and hospitality operations across a range of catering outlets, dining areas and event spaces.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a high standard of food and beverage service while ensuring excellent customer care, food hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained at all times.

You will work across a variety of service areas including cafés, bars, dining facilities and hospitality functions, supporting day-to-day catering operations and special events.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of food items within the café and catering outlets.
Support food and beverage service across multiple dining and hospitality areas.
Prepare meals and assist with counter service duties.
Ensure food preparation and service areas are maintained to excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Use catering equipment and food products safely and correctly, adhering to all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.
Deliver professional, friendly and efficient customer service.
Assist with hospitality functions, events and conference catering when required.
Support service delivery within dining halls, bars and other food service areas.
Help train and support casual team members where appropriate.
Comply with all food hygiene, health and safety and operational procedures.
Undertake training and development activities as required.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience within catering, hospitality, food service or a customer-facing environment.
Experience delivering excellent customer service.
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
A positive, professional and friendly approach.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Ability to maintain high service standards in a busy environment.
Good understanding of food hygiene and workplace safety practices.
Reliable, punctual and well-presented.
Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods during service.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable

Experience working within hospitality, conferencing, education, restaurants, cafés, bars or hotel environments.
Food Hygiene qualification.
Experience assisting with events and hospitality functions.
Barista or bar service experience.

What You'll Receive

Salary of £29,255 per annum
Full-time permanent position
Training and development opportunities
A varied role within a professional catering environment
Supportive team culture
Opportunity to gain experience across hospitality, events and food service operations