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Food Service Assistant Jobs in Portsmouth

Food Service Assistant

A Food Service Assistant in the engineering sector does not participate in engineering activities directly, but provides crucial support by ensuring that engineers and other staff members have access to quality food and beverages during their work shifts.

The role of a Food Service Assistant requires skills in food preparation and customer service, coupled with a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. A Food Hygiene Certificate is often a requisite qualification, although this may be a qualification that can be gained working in the role.

Practical experience in a similar Food Service Assistant role such as serving customers, stocking shelves, working on the tills is highly desirable. Companies hiring for this role typically seek candidates who can demonstrate a consistent track record of offer excellent customer service within a fast-paced work environment.

​Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a port city in England within the south coast area, located on the shore of the English Channel. Portsmouth is known for its prehistoric ruins and beautiful coastline and has also been an important military harbour over many years, with a large Royal Navy base located there.

The engineering sector in Portsmouth is primarily focused on the shipbuilding industry. The city's shipyard employs more than 3,000 workers. However, over the past 20 years the sector has continued to grow rapidly with new technology and products being developed daily.

Portsmouth is well served by transport, with the nearest national railway station being Portsmouth and Southsea, which is about 5 miles from the city. Portsmouth is served by Junction 5 of the M275 motorway and has a number of other major roads within its boundaries.

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