Food Service Assistant

Job Summary

NOSH Restaurant is seeking a friendly, reliable, and hardworking Food Service Assistant to support daily restaurant operations and provide excellent customer service. The successful candidate will assist with food preparation and service, maintain clean and organised dining areas, replenish supplies, and work closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Job Description

• Assist with preparing and serving food according to restaurant procedures.
• Help set up food service stations and ensure supplies are ready for service.
• Serve meals and beverages to customers when required.
• Keep dining areas, counters, and service stations clean and organised.
• Clear tables and prepare them for incoming guests.
• Replenish cutlery, napkins, condiments, and other service items.
• Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation when needed.
• Handle food safely and follow hygiene and cleanliness procedures.
• Store ingredients and catering supplies in designated areas.
• Check stock levels and inform the supervisor when supplies need replenishing.
• Assist with receiving and organising deliveries.
• Respond politely to customer enquiries and requests.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house colleagues.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report potential hazards.
• Support opening, closing, and routine cleaning duties.
• Help maintain a welcoming and efficient dining environment.
• Carry out other reasonable duties to support the restaurant team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, or food service is beneficial but not essential.
• Friendly and customer-focused attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable carrying out practical tasks and standing for periods during shifts.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays when required.

Pay: £14.00-£23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free fitness classes
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Work from home

Work Location: In person