At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!  

More about your role

You will provide daily mini mart/catering cover and reception support, stepping in for team members during holidays or sickness. You'll handle stock control, catering for meetings, and manage coffee machines throughout the building. You'll operate IT systems like Sign In App, telecommunications, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet. You'll report and maintain common areas, reception, meeting rooms, kitchen, and break-out areas. You'll also provide professional catering services for internal and external customers, maintain kitchen facilities to health standards, and arrange meeting and event setups. Additionally, you'll support reception, workplace, and personnel finder services for internal customers.

This role is 25 hours per week working 5 hours per day, Mon - Fri

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of environmental Health and Safety Legislation
• Have experience of customer services, hospitality, catering and administrative work
• Understanding of COSHH Regulations and food hygiene

More about you

You must be able to engage with people at all levels and represent the workplace management team and wider PFP group. You should be proactive, able to work independently, and handle issues as they arise. Knowledge of Environmental Health and Health and Safety Legislation is essential, along with the ability to apply it when needed. You should have experience in customer service, hospitality, catering, and administrative tasks. The ability to plan, budget effectively, and support a cost-efficient catering service is important. You must also maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in line with legal requirements. Preferred skills include experience in hospitality, reception, or catering, proficiency in IT, and understanding of COSHH regulations and food hygiene.

The benefits  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: 

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly 

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 

• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 

• Training and development 

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.