Casual Catering Assistant

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This Casual Catering Assistant role at Elior Group, based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, puts you on the frontline of patient care through food. You’ll keep kitchens and service areas clean and well stocked, stay current with menus, deliver warm, friendly service, and follow COSHH, Food Safety and Health and Safety rules. It’s a flexible, on site, as and when required position in London, paying £14.80 per hour, with references and an Enhanced DBS where applicable. We’re seeking a genuine team player with a customer service mindset; catering or barista experience helps but isn’t essential. To apply, show reliability, adaptability, and passion for safe, quality food, mention availability for shifts and DBS readiness, and connect your goals to training and progression.

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Elior Hospitals – Food That Helps People Heal
At Whipps Cross University Hospital, food is part of recovery.
Every dish matters — whether it’s helping someone regain strength, supporting clinical teams, or bringing comfort on a difficult day.
We take pride in getting the details right. Fresh ingredients. Careful preparation. Consistent quality.
This is food with purpose. And people who care about doing it properly.
At Elior, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).


Working Pattern: As And When Required
Salary: £14.80 Per Hour
Job ID: 7880
What you’ll be serving up...
As a Casual Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
The ingredients you'll bring...
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential


What's on the menu for you…
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive.
Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
• Free meals on shift
• Flexible working opportunities
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.
Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!