Catering Assistant

Job Role: Catering Assistant

Location: Slough, UK

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday

• Supporting food service and food preparation across the catering operation
• Assisting with setting up, serving and clearing food service areas
• Maintaining cleanliness across service and kitchen areas, including equipment and work surfaces
• Washing up and ensuring crockery, cutlery and utensils are cleaned and stored correctly
• Supporting deliveries, stock rotation and storage
• Providing friendly, professional customer service at all times
• Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures

• Previous catering or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

• Free meals at work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Annual company Christmas and summer parties
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Referral bonuses

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award‑winning company, ranked among the top hospitality employers, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through vibrant, creative and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs.

We are committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.

Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity and professional growth.