Catering Assistant

Job ID
Job ID 75419
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Leicester
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary £12.71 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 05/05/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 18/05/2026
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Summary

About The Role:

At NEXT, we have an opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team at our Head Office in Leicestershire. Working within our onsite coffee shop and restaurant, you will play an important role supporting the business with the provision and service of all food and drink. This role is about more than just service; it is about ensuring every colleague and visitor has an excellent experience.

This is a full time position working 36 hours per week Monday - Friday 6.45am-2.30pm

What You'll Take On:

  • Serve food and drink within our coffee shops and restaurant with a friendly and professional approach.
  • Merchandise stock for sale, ensuring our displays are elevated and inviting.
  • Deliver coffee and buffets for hospitality, ensuring high standards across the site.
  • Operate tills and handle cash accurately.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment by recording fridge temperatures and cleaning service areas.
  • Collaborate with your team to share ideas and improve how we work.
  • Ensure every customer is helped in an efficient and kind manner.

What You'll Bring:

  • You hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
  • You have previous experience in a similar catering or hospitality environment.
  • You have excellent communication skills and can connect with people at all levels.
  • You take initiative to find solutions and suggest improvements to our processes.
  • You can prioritise your own workload to ensure deadlines are met.

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Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

What's Next?

Team Overview

Business Operations connects people, product and process. These teams make everyday work easier for stores, warehouses and offices so customers get a seamless experience.

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