Food and Beverage services assistant

The Vacancy
Join Our Team as a Food & Beverage Services Assistant

Location:
Coventry

Hours:
Full-time

Department:
MTC Events

Reporting to:
F&B Services Manager

About The Role
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional food service experiences? The
Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
is seeking a
Food & Beverage Services Assistant
to support our Catering and Events operations. You'll play a key role in preparing, presenting, and serving food and beverages to colleagues, apprentices, members, and visitors—especially within our MTC and AMTC restaurant service counters.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks with speed and courtesy
• Operate EPoS systems for accurate transactions
• Support stock management, portion control, and waste reduction
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all service areas
• Assist with food safety documentation (HACCP), cleaning schedules, and stock takes
• Collaborate with the wider Catering and Events team, especially during large events
• Provide support for event catering and dishwashing as needed
• Advise the Head Chef on operational issues

What We're Looking For

Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role
• Level 2 Food Safety & Allergen Awareness
• Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, EPoS systems, and dietary requirements
• Familiarity with food merchandising and kitchen equipment

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and active listening abilities
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage time effectively
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Team player with a willingness to learn and support off-site events
• Physically fit with good manual handling skills

Why Join MTC?
At MTC, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in everything we do. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where your contributions truly matter.

Ready to serve up success?

Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant Catering & Events team.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.