Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location

Cheltenham

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:30 am and 3:00 pm)

Salary

£27,628.81 per annum

About the Role

This position is within the Facilities Management sector of G4S. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people across the UK and Ireland by providing productive, safe, and smoothly functioning work environments.

We are seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team in Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations and Hygiene

Dishwashing & Equipment

Wash, sanitise, and correctly store all equipment and utensils

Waste & Recycling

Timely and sanitary waste disposal, adhering to site policies.

Facility Cleaning

Assist with sweeping and mopping kitchen and floor areas.

Chemical/Equipment Control

Ensure safe storage and use of all machinery, cleaning materials, and chemicals (COSHH compliant).

Inventory Management

Stock Control/Receiving

Manage inventory, including receiving/verifying deliveries and ensuring accurate stock rotation.

Supply Staging

Efficiently move and stage supplies/ingredients for kitchen/outlet operations.

Compliance, Safety, and

Documentation

H&S Compliance

Strictly comply with all client and company Health and Safety procedures (e.g., Food/Manual Handling, Fire, PPE, Quality Control).

Safety Documentation

Accurately complete and maintain all required Food Safety and H&S records.

Hazard Reporting

Maintain cleanliness and immediately report all H&S hazards, issues, near misses, and accidents as per procedure.

Training & Development

Complete all mandatory training as scheduled and ensure documentation is accurate.

General Duties

Ad-Hoc Tasks

Perform other general tasks as reasonably required by the Line Manager.

Essential

Attention to detail

Time Management

Self Motivation

Desirable

Experience in a similar role

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Food safety

Basic knowledge of COSHH

Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses.

Benefits

2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment.

Annual retention bonus of £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to maintaining clearance requirements.

30 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years service.

Progression, training and development catered to you.

Charity work.

Refer A Friend incentives.

Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

G4S Life Assurance Scheme.

Subsidised healthcare plan.

Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.

Confidential Counselling Services.

24/7 support specialising in health and medical.

Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.

G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.