Canteen Assistant

Job ref: CC260826
Job type: Permanent
Location: Newry
Closing date: Wednesday 02 Sep 2026 12:00

CANTEEN ASSISTANT

Job Overview

The successful candidate will report to the Canteen Manager and will provide a high quality level of Customer Service and hygiene across our 3 sites in Newry.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Managing and replenishing stock as required;
• Ensuring that the Canteen seating area and kitchen are cleaned to a high standard;
• Carrying out till duties on a daily basis;
• Serving food to customers;
• Washing and circulating dishes - plates, cutlery, pots and pans;
• Maintaining a high level of customer service at all times;
• Assisting with food preparation when required;
• Responsible for closing the Canteen in the evenings.

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all customers;
• A proven ability to provide a high level of Customer Service;
• A proven ability to work as part of a busy team;
• Ability to travel and work at private functions outside of standard working hours from time to time.

Desirable Criteria:

• Hold a current food hygiene certificate
• Previous experience of working in a busy Canteen environment

Duration: Permanent
Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for this role. Norbrook does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Where an applicant's current right to work is time-limited, they must be able to maintain their right to work without employer sponsorship.

  Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.

• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Wedding leave
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
• Company Sick Pay
• Subsidised Canteen Facilities
• FREE On-site parking
• E-Car charging facilities on site
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Free Will-Writing Service
• Employee perks/discounts scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities

Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.

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