25 Restaurant Servers jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic Catering Assistants and Kitchen porters to join the team.

You will be responsible to assist in:

• Food preparation
• Serving food and drinks
• Setting up counters
• Clearing down dining room 
• Keeping equipment clean and tidy.
• Must be able to follow health and safety guidelines and always ensure food safety.

Essential 

Basic Food Hygiene knowledge food hygiene level 2 certificate

We cover Schools , Carehomes and contract catering so a Full enhanced DBS will be desirable. 

Flexible hours Monday - Friday and some including weekends and evenings

Weekly paid, 20 days paid holiday

Pay rates starting from £12.21per hour, over time and weekend rates are enhanced

If you are motivated and reliable individual looking for new role in catering please apply with your CV or contact Mel  (phone number removed)

We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic Catering Assistants and Kitchen porters to join the team.

You will be responsible to assist in:

• Food preparation
• Serving food and drinks
• Setting up counters
• Clearing down dining room
• Keeping equipment clean and tidy.
• Must be able to follow health and safety guidelines and always ensure food safety.

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene knowledge food hygiene le.

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• Develop and implement innovative menus that cater to diverse client needs and dietary requirements.
• Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
• Manage and train catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Implement and enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, COSHH).
• Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimising waste.
• Develop and manage budgets, controlling costs and ensuring profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their event needs.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in food service and catering.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Implement quality control measures to guarantee the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.

• Proven experience in food service management or catering operations.
• Strong knowledge of culinary arts, menu development, and food preparation techniques.
• In-depth understanding of food safety regulations and best practices (e.g., Level 3 Food Safety certificate).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.
• Experience with inventory management and supply chain logistics.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software for inventory, scheduling, and financial management.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a remote setting.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Receiving and processing catering requests, understanding specific client needs and event parameters.
• Selecting and coordinating with appropriate catering vendors based on service type, budget, and client feedback.
• Developing and presenting tailored menu proposals to clients.
• Confirming all details related to food, beverage, service staff, and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations in food handling and preparation.
• Managing event timelines and coordinating with vendors for punctual delivery and service execution.
• Acting as the primary remote liaison between clients, vendors, and any on-site event staff.
• Resolving any immediate issues or discrepancies that may arise during the catering process.
• Conducting post-event debriefs with clients and vendors to assess performance and gather feedback.
• Maintaining detailed records of all catering contracts, invoices, and operational data.
• Staying current with culinary trends, seasonal offerings, and event catering innovations.
• Assisting in the expansion and vetting of the vendor network.

The Operations Directorate: Elevating the Student and Staff Experience

The Operations Directorate is integral to the Colleges and Student Experience Division, dedicated to providing a world-class experience for our diverse student and staff communities, which is essential to our students' learning journey. Our passionate team delivers services and facilities across 15 colleges, including catering, housekeeping, reception, security, and maintenance. These resources create a safe environment where our students can live, work, dine, socialise, and thrive together.

Within the Operations Directorate, we have three key areas:

1. University Catering: Our robust catering team of 500 ensures fresh, exciting, and diverse dining experiences throughout our colleges, catering to the unique needs of our University Community, which includes students, staff, and visitors, and offer expert advice on bar management.
2. College Operations: With over 200 dedicated professionals, we provide residential services within the colleges as well as supporting student and non-student-led events.
3. Retail Services: Our branded retail catering and merchandise outlets offer an enticing array of menus and high-quality products thoughtfully presented to enhance the shopping experience for our students and staff whilst building positive relationships via efficient service and attentive staff.

In addition to a highly competitive salary and rewards package, our strategic focus includes ongoing development opportunities for our people. Join us today and shape your career at Durham University!

The Role and Department

You will be working part of a team to provide students, colleagues, and guests with a courteous, professional, friendly and efficient catering service.

Effectively supervise the team to ensure excellent customer service and to lead by example, demonstrating excellent teamwork and the ability to appropriately delegating tasks and responsibility to team members and follow instruction.

Working as part of the catering team you will ensure that food service and dining areas are set up to an exceptional standard and remain clean, tidy and a safe working environment. Washing up is completed as part of the role, this will include the use of an automatic dishwasher, and after service, all food areas are cleared and cleaned.

Specific Role Information

There are two positions available for this role, which are both permanent.

1. 1 x Full Time Role: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year at Van Mildert College.
2. 1 x Full Time Term Time Role: 35 hours per week, 32 weeks a year at St Cuthbert's Society.

Working in a catering environment requires an element of physical manual handling, which can include lifting and transporting food and catering equipment, including heavy plates and cutlery.

We will require you to be punctual, flexible, and willing to work variable shift patterns, including evenings and weekends. Example of the shifts are breakfast/lunch 7.30am-3pm, lunch 10am-3pm and dinner 4.30pm-8pm with on occasion finishing at 10pm if there is a function taking place.

Please note: If you have recently applied for this position and have been unsuccessful in the past 6 months, your application will not be considered

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the delivery driver team.
• Optimise delivery routes and schedules to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.
• Monitor driver performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Manage order flow from receipt to successful delivery, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Liaise with kitchen staff and partner restaurants to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures for delivery operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the delivery process, such as traffic delays or order discrepancies.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
• Manage driver onboarding, training, and scheduling.
• Maintain clear and effective communication channels with the remote team and other departments.

New September Pay Rates 

£43,596 per annum (£18.62 per hour) inc. shift pay plus a great range of benefits 

Monday to Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturdays, Start times between 05:00AM - 06:00AM (45 hours pw

45 Hours per week

Quick apply process – no CV required! 

Our training is award-winning. Our benefits are hard to beat. And our HGV Class 2 Drivers are taken great care of. Whether you’re a newly qualified Class 2 Driver who wants to develop your driving skills with full support, or an experienced HGV Driver looking for the job stability of a market leader, you’ll find it all with us at our Reading Depot.  

If you’re friendly, ready to learn and excited by the chance to progress your career, we’ll provide all the training and development opportunities you need. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we can offer the security and scale you’re looking for – including career progression into more senior roles. 

So that you feel confident in your role and route, you’ll have a thorough induction and training period, and spend time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers. It’s all the benefits of a multi-drop driving role too. That means you’ll get to avoid those long distances, break up the driving and make a difference to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, restaurants and pubs that we service. 

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits: 

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing 
• The option to purchase additional annual leave 
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family 
• Life assurance 
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop 
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices 
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

  To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now!

New September Pay Rates 

£43,596 per annum (£18.62 per hour) inc. shift pay plus a great range of benefits 

Monday to Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturdays, Start times between 05:00AM - 06:00AM (45 hours pw )

Quick apply process – no CV required! 

Our training is award-winning. Our benefits are hard to beat. And our HGV Class 2 Drivers are taken great care of. Whether you’re a newly qualified Class 2 Driver who wants to develop your driving skills with full support, or an experienced HGV Driver looking for the job stability of a market leader, you’ll find it all with us at our Reading Depot.  

If you’re friendly, ready to learn and excited by the chance to progress your career, we’ll provide all the training and development opportunities you need. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we can offer the security and scale you’re looking for – including career progression into more senior roles. 

So that you feel confident in your role and route, you’ll have a thorough induction and training period, and spend time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers. It’s all the benefits of a multi-drop driving role too. That means you’ll get to avoid those long distances, break up the driving and make a difference to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, restaurants and pubs that we service. 

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits: 

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing 
• The option to purchase additional annual leave 
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family 
• Life assurance 
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop 
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices 
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

  To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now!