Description
At NEXT, we have a great opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at our Head Office in Leicestershire. Working within our on-site coffee shop and restaurant, you will play an important role in supporting the business through the provision and high-quality service of all food and drink.
The working hours for this role are Monday-Friday 6:30am-1:00pm working 30 hours per week. You will earn £12.71 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Serve all food and drink in our coffee shops and restaurants, ensuring all customers are dealt with in an efficient, welcoming, and friendly manner.
- Deliver coffee and buffets for internal business meetings and hospitality events across the Head Office site.
- Merchandise food and drink stock effectively for sale to maintain an appealing retail display.
- Operate tills and handle cash transactions accurately, record fridge temperatures twice daily, and complete all required cleaning of service areas and equipment to maintain strict hygiene standards.
- Report any equipment faults or operational issues promptly to management, and collaborate with team members to share ideas and continuously improve service.
Requirements:
- A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent) alongside prior experience working in a similar catering, food service, or hospitality environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- A strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service to diverse colleagues and visitors across the business.
- The ability to prioritise your own work to meet busy operational deadlines, troubleshoot minor issues proactively, and suggest improvements to daily routines.
Benefits:
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
- Company performance-based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more