Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Concept Resources |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Job Title: DWP Food Barista / Catering Assistant (Temporary – Holiday Cover)
Client: ISS UK Ltd
Site: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – Manchester Corporate Hub
Location: 2 St Peter’s Square / 1 King Street, Manchester, M2 3AA
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (holiday cover)
Clearance Required: BPSS / Food Safety Lvl 2 / Health & Safety / Allergens Training
Reference: 1005269215678478
The Role
We’re recruiting a Food Barista / Catering Assistant to support catering operations at a secure DWP site in central Manchester. This is hands-on, front-of-house and back-of-house work—serving customers properly, keeping standards tight, and getting the job done without fuss.
Key Duties
Assist with food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service
Serve customers at counters in a professional, friendly manner
Operate tills and handle cash accurately
Maintain cleanliness of service areas, equipment, and kitchen spaces
Replenish stock and assist with deliveries
Follow food safety, hygiene, COSHH, and health & safety procedures
Support the wider catering team as required, including ad-hoc duties
What We’re Looking For
Previous food service or barista experience
Confident using a till and dealing with customers
Clean, professional presentation and a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Food Safety Level 2, Allergen Awareness, Manual Handling (desirable)
Must pass BPSS clearance (non-negotiable)
Why Apply?
Reliable weekday work
Central Manchester location
Straightforward role with clear expectations
Weekly pay through PAYE
Client: ISS UK Ltd
Site: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – Manchester Corporate Hub
Location: 2 St Peter’s Square / 1 King Street, Manchester, M2 3AA
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (holiday cover)
Clearance Required: BPSS / Food Safety Lvl 2 / Health & Safety / Allergens Training
Reference: 1005269215678478
The Role
We’re recruiting a Food Barista / Catering Assistant to support catering operations at a secure DWP site in central Manchester. This is hands-on, front-of-house and back-of-house work—serving customers properly, keeping standards tight, and getting the job done without fuss.
Key Duties
Assist with food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service
Serve customers at counters in a professional, friendly manner
Operate tills and handle cash accurately
Maintain cleanliness of service areas, equipment, and kitchen spaces
Replenish stock and assist with deliveries
Follow food safety, hygiene, COSHH, and health & safety procedures
Support the wider catering team as required, including ad-hoc duties
What We’re Looking For
Previous food service or barista experience
Confident using a till and dealing with customers
Clean, professional presentation and a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Food Safety Level 2, Allergen Awareness, Manual Handling (desirable)
Must pass BPSS clearance (non-negotiable)
Why Apply?
Reliable weekday work
Central Manchester location
Straightforward role with clear expectations
Weekly pay through PAYE