Food Service Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Tidworth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Food service Cleaning and hygiene Customer service Teamwork Reliability Flexibility Communication skills Attention to detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Food Service Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Food Service Assistant to support military personnel at Tidworth Garrison Bhurtpore Barracks. This full-time role involves preparing dining areas, serving meals, maintaining hygiene, and assisting with events. No experience required; training provided. Offers competitive hourly pay of £12.71, benefits including pension, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.

  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2006755/157123
  • Location: Tidworth
  • Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.71 per hour
  • Closing date: 05 June 2026

About the role

37.5 hours | Any 5 days out of 7 - 06:00-14:00 or 11:30-19:30 | £12.71 per hour | Access to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] rewards and discounts

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Job Description

As a Food Service Assistant with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at Tidworth Garrison Bhurtpore Barracks, Tidworth, England, SP9 7AS, you'll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.
  • Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
  • Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
  • Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Need:

  • Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.
  • No Experience Required: Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
  • Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

What we offer:

  • On-the-job training with experienced professionals
  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Key Benefits

  • Advice and guidance: Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan: Save effectively for your future when you join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support: Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave: For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings: Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme.
  • Virtual GP: 24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen. We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country. Learn more

Location

Tidworth, United Kingdom, SP9 7AS

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