Canteen Assistant

About the role

Start 2026 with a fresh opportunity! Our Onsite Restaurant at Booker is looking for a Catering Assistant to help us deliver great food and exceptional service every day....

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our Onsite Restaurant team at Booker. You will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring our catering operations run smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing quality food and service.

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food and beverages to customers.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Operate tills and handle cash/card transactions accurately.
• Support stock control by monitoring supplies and reporting shortages.
• Comply with all food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Assist with setting up and clearing down the restaurant before and after service.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to meet daily operational needs.

You will need

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or food service is desirable but not essential, Training will be provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure during busy periods.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards or level 2 training can be provided.

The Hours for this role are Monday - Friday 12pm-8pm

Ready to join our team? Apply today and help us deliver great food and service to our customers!

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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