Retail Assistant/Barista
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.6-12.6 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northwood, HA6 3HP |
| Company: | Aramark |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 635881-43998990 |
Summary
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
Reach for Remarkable
Location: Northwood HQ, Middlesex, HA6 3HP Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (includes some weekends) Salary: £26,297.71 (£12.60 per hour) Job Ref: 635881
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Retail Assistant/Barista to join our team working at Northwood HQ.
You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating tills, checking stock, restocking goods, arranging merchandise displays, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a clean and tidy workspace.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
You must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years, have a legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting.
What we offer:
- Hourly pay rate of £12.60.
- This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between 06:30 and 21:00,
- Discounted meal, free gym membership, and free secure on-site parking.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
- which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme. 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Retail Assistant/Barista:
- Serving customers, taking payments, and keeping accurate records.
- Receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise.
- Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
- Cleaning front and back of house areas, keeping shop and stock rooms tidy.
- Reporting to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified in the workplace.
- Following food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements.
- Learning to open and close the retail unit.
- Barista coffee making to our brand of 53.3 drinks.
- Serving of hot paninis and cold foods.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Been resident in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
- The ability to pass full security vetting CTC required (must be over 21).
- Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.
- Customer service experience desirable.
- Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a proud Disability Confident Employer and Forces Friendly organisation (ERS Gold Award holder), we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our people throughout their career journey.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Reach out to our team at careers@aramark.co.uk – we’re here to help.
A day in the life of a Retail Assistant/Barista:
- Serving customers, taking payments, and keeping accurate records.
- Receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise.
- Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
- Cleaning front and back of house areas, keeping shop and stock rooms tidy.
- Reporting to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified in the workplace.
- Following food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements.
- Learning to open and close the retail unit.
- Barista coffee making to our brand of 53.3 drinks.
- Serving of hot paninis and cold foods.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Been resident in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
- The ability to pass full security vetting CTC required (must be over 21).
- Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.
- Customer service experience desirable.
- Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
What we offer:
- Hourly pay rate of £12.60.
- This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between 06:30 and 21:00,
- Discounted meal, free gym membership, and free secure on-site parking.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
- which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme. 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
Reach for Remarkable
Location: Northwood HQ, Middlesex, HA6 3HP Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (includes some weekends) Salary: £26,297.71 (£12.60 per hour) Job Ref: 635881
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Retail Assistant/Barista to join our team working at Northwood HQ.
You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating tills, checking stock, restocking goods, arranging merchandise displays, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a clean and tidy workspace.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
You must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years, have a legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting.
What we offer:
- Hourly pay rate of £12.60.
- This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between 06:30 and 21:00,
- Discounted meal, free gym membership, and free secure on-site parking.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
- which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme. 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Retail Assistant/Barista:
- Serving customers, taking payments, and keeping accurate records.
- Receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise.
- Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
- Cleaning front and back of house areas, keeping shop and stock rooms tidy.
- Reporting to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified in the workplace.
- Following food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements.
- Learning to open and close the retail unit.
- Barista coffee making to our brand of 53.3 drinks.
- Serving of hot paninis and cold foods.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Been resident in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
- The ability to pass full security vetting CTC required (must be over 21).
- Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.
- Customer service experience desirable.
- Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a proud Disability Confident Employer and Forces Friendly organisation (ERS Gold Award holder), we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our people throughout their career journey.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Reach out to our team at careers@aramark.co.uk – we’re here to help.
A day in the life of a Retail Assistant/Barista:
- Serving customers, taking payments, and keeping accurate records.
- Receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise.
- Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
- Cleaning front and back of house areas, keeping shop and stock rooms tidy.
- Reporting to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified in the workplace.
- Following food hygiene and safety procedures in line with health and safety requirements.
- Learning to open and close the retail unit.
- Barista coffee making to our brand of 53.3 drinks.
- Serving of hot paninis and cold foods.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Been resident in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
- The ability to pass full security vetting CTC required (must be over 21).
- Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.
- Customer service experience desirable.
- Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
What we offer:
- Hourly pay rate of £12.60.
- This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week. Shifts range between 06:30 and 21:00,
- Discounted meal, free gym membership, and free secure on-site parking.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
- which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme. 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
- We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.