Catering Assistant

Job Title: DWP Food Barista / Catering Assistant (Temporary – Holiday Cover)

Client: ISS UK Ltd

Site: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – Manchester Corporate Hub

Location: 2 St Peter’s Square / 1 King Street, Manchester, M2 3AA

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary (holiday cover)

Clearance Required: BPSS / Food Safety Lvl 2 / Health & Safety / Allergens Training

Reference:

We’re recruiting a Food Barista / Catering Assistant to support catering operations at a secure DWP site in central Manchester. This is hands‑on, front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house work—serving customers properly, keeping standards tight, and getting the job done without fuss.

• Assist with food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service
• Serve customers at counters in a professional, friendly manner
• Operate tills and handle cash accurately
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas, equipment, and kitchen spaces
• Replenish stock and assist with deliveries
• Follow food safety, hygiene, COSHH, and health & safety procedures
• Support the wider catering team as required, including ad‑hoc duties

• Previous food service or barista experience
• Confident using a till and dealing with customers
• Clean, professional presentation and a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Food Safety Level 2, Allergen Awareness, Manual Handling (desirable)
• Must pass BPSS clearance (non‑negotiable)

• Reliable weekday work
• Central Manchester location
• Straightforward role with clear expectations
• Weekly pay through PAYE