General Assistant

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Location:  Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik EH26 0NP 
Pay: £12.71/hour    
Hours: Permanent, part-time, 30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends) 
Shift times: between 06:00 and 18:30, so your evenings are free! 

Ready to make a difference every day? Aramark UK is looking for a General Service Assistant to join our dedicated Defence team at Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik EH26 0NP. 

This is your chance to be part of something bigger – supporting our Armed Forces community while building a rewarding career with a world-leading organisation. 

Why join Aramark? 

We believe hospitality can offer work-life balance and career growth. At Aramark, you’ll enjoy: 

• Perks – Free on-site parking, access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts on shopping and leisure, and more) 
• Career development – Training, apprenticeships, and promotion opportunities – we LOVE to grow our people! 
• Generous benefits – Pension, life assurance, holiday entitlement (with option to buy more), and more. 

What you’ll do: 

As a General Service Assistant, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes and front-of-house. Your day will include: 

• Serving food and drinks with a smile 
• Operating tills and handling payments 
• Setting up counters and cleaning all areas front and back of house 
• Supporting kitchen and service teams to deliver exceptional experiences 
• Preparation of any other public facing areas as required 
• Undertake relevant training as required of all aspects of the role, including working towards your Food Hygiene Level 2 and Health and Safety Level 2 qualifications. 

You’ll report to the General Manager and work closely with a talented team that values quality and teamwork. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Customer service or food service experience is a plus (but full training provided) 
• Must be 18+ 
• Eligible to work in the UK and have lived here for 3+ years (security checks required) 

If you’re ready to join a team that values service, teamwork, and growth, apply today and show us what you can bring!