Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location: Rose Hill Police HQ, 15 Cazneau Street, Liverpool, L3 3AN
Contract: 3 month contract with potential extension (30 hours per week / Monday - Friday 8am - 2.30pm)
Pay Rate: £12.60 PAYE per hour
Start Date: ASAP


About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant / Barista to join the team at Merseyside Police’s Rose Hill Headquarters.

Working as part of a friendly, professional team, you’ll help deliver a high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused catering service. From preparing and serving food and beverages to maintaining excellent hygiene standards, you’ll play a key role in supporting our in-house catering operation.


Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain all service areas prior to and during service times, ensuring stock levels are kept replenished.
  
  
• Greet and serve all customers in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner.
  
  
• Prepare and serve a range of high-quality food and beverages, including barista-style coffee.
  
  
• Operate electronic point of sale (EPOS) tills and click-and-collect systems for payments and orders.
  
  
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen and dining areas, completing daily cleaning and temperature checks.
  
  
• Report any faults or defective equipment promptly to management.
  
  
• Support the delivery of hospitality and event catering services across the site.
  
  
• Ensure full knowledge of menu items and allergens to assist customers effectively.
  
  
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to catering provision as required.
  
  

Essential skills and experience:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
  
  
• Experience in a retail or hospitality environment (ideally a restaurant or coffee shop).
  
  
• Good communication and customer service skills.
  
  
• Confident using Microsoft Office, EPOS systems, and basic IT applications.
  
  
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Why Join

Offerings:

• The opportunity to work across a large, collaborative catering function within a policing service.
  
  
• Professional development and ongoing training.
  
  

Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
 
Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
01772 208962