Canteen Assistant

Love great food and great service? Join our catering team and help make every visit to our Crew(e) Room a positive one. As a Canteen Assistant at Ryman, you'll be part of a team serving our colleagues and customers, helping to prepare fresh food and keeping the canteen running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping to prepare fresh food such as sandwiches, salads and other canteen favourites.
• Serving colleagues and customers from the hot counter with a friendly and welcoming approach.
• Taking payments and handling cash accurately.
• Keeping the kitchen, counter and service areas clean, tidy and ready throughout the day.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness standards.
• Providing friendly, helpful service to our Ryman colleagues and customers.
• Supporting the wider catering team to keep service running smoothly, particularly during busy periods.
• Helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience within our Crew(e) Room.
• Getting stuck in and supporting the team wherever needed.

What You'll Bring

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• A friendly, approachable personality and a genuine interest in helping others.
• A passion for delivering great service to colleagues and customers.
• The ability to work well as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• A reliable, hardworking and hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to stay organised and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A willingness to learn about food preparation, service and kitchen standards.
• Most importantly, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn company bonus, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance plus an extra wellbeing day to recharge.
• Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.
• A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.

About Ryman With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK's go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).

We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.