Shared Services Partnership
Food and Beverage Assistant
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Job Details
Job Reference: HCC625172
Salary Range: £25,025 - £25,221 per annum
Work Location: Beechwood Kitchen (Queen Elizabeth Country Park), Waterlooville
Hours per week: 14.8
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
The Role
We are seeking a Contracted Food and Beverage Assistant to join us at the Beechwood Kitchen – Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in this modern, light-filled space serving good mood food and the best flat whites this side of the Solent. Think hearty breakfasts, vibrant salads, and freshly made food using locally sourced ingredients.
What you’ll do
As a Contracted Food and Beverage Assistant you will have the ability to cope in a busy environment, work well under pressure, and deal calmly with unexpected situations. You will be an enthusiastic team player and demonstrate a passion for hospitality, putting the customer at the heart of what you do. With a willingness to learn, you will demonstrate excellent communication skills and impeccable personal presentation.
Duties will include:
- Welcoming and serving customers
- Preparing food and drinks under supervision
- Providing table service
- General cleaning duties and washing up
Catering experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. The position involves weekend working, with the hours split across Saturday and Sunday.
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What we’re looking for
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual who is able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving kitchen and service equipment. Experience of working in a catering environment would be advantageous, along with a positive attitude and a willingness to support the team in delivering a high-quality catering service.
Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
On top of this rewarding opportunity to work in a beautiful country park, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. In addition to excellent training and ongoing professional development, staff benefit from staff discounts, family-friendly policies, and meals when on shift.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work-life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
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HAMCS CATERING
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Catering Manager, Steven Wren on steven.wren@hants.gov.uk or 0370 7792030
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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