Catering Assistant

Job ID
Job ID 76441
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Leicester
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary £12.71 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 14/07/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 27/07/2026
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Summary

About The Role:


At Next we have a great opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at our Head Office in Leicestershire. Working within our onsite restaurant you will play an important role supporting the business with provision and service of all food and drink. The working hours are Monday-Thursday 6:45am-2:30pm and Friday 6:45am-2:15 pm

What You'll Take On:

  • Serve all food and drink within the coffee shops and restaurant
  • Merchandise stock for sale
  • Deliver coffee and buffets for hospitality
  • Report to management any equipment faults or problems in the coffee shop and restaurant
  • Operate tills and handle cash
  • Record fridge temperatures twice a day
  • Complete all cleaning of service areas and equipment
  • Ensure all customers are dealt with in an efficient and friendly manner.

What You'll Bring:

  • Qualification in Food Hygiene level 2
  • Have had previous experience in a similar environment
  • Excellent customer service
  • Excellent communicator both written and verbal
  • Problem solver
  • Take initiative and make suggestions
  • Able to prioritise own work to make sure that 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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