Catering Assistant Job at John Lewis & Partners (Exeter)

Catering Assistant

John Lewis & Partners

Location:
United Kingdom , Exeter

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

12.40 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Our Catering Assistants in our John Lewis shops, you'll work in either our customer restaurants or behind-the-scenes in our Partner (employee) dining rooms. Wherever you work, you'll offer the great customer service we're known for. It can be fast-paced but by taking great pride in your food preparation and presentation standards, you'll ensure the best possible catering experience. You'll also support with other catering related tasks, including stock replenishment and storage of deliveries.

Job Responsibility:

Work as a team to ensure a smooth catering service
Provide positive customer and Partner interactions with a friendly and welcoming attitude. Being an ambassador for the John Lewis brand at all times
Follow procedures and instructions using the 'Health and Safety at Work Act' and 'Food Safety Act' when completing all relevant tasks
Ensure stock is replenished and available for our customers
Reduce food wastage by ensuring care and due diligence when rotating food stock
Act promptly and use your initiative to resolve any issues that arise in the operation
Maintain personal hygiene standards

Requirements:

Ability to be flexible to work across the whole Catering team and use your initiative to ensure the smooth running of the operation
Passion for food
Keen eye for detail and high standards in food preparation, hygiene and cleanliness

Nice to have:

Ability to work in a fast paced physically demanding environment
Team Work
Great customers service
Experience of working in a kitchen or a catering environment

What we offer:

Free food in our dining rooms on working days
No split shifts or late evening work
Night Premium at a rate of £3.50 per hour for time worked between 22:00 - 06:00
Leisure Learning - up to £200 towards certain tutored courses
Partner Discount - 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose
Clubs & Societies
Holiday & Leave
Pension & Life Assurance
Exclusive Hotels

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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