Catering Assistant

Pride Foods Ltd

Part TimePermanentNot specifiedHospitality

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 29 March 2026

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👤 For candidates

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use POS apps to speed up order processing
›Leverage delivery route planners for efficiency
›Adopt digital checklists for cleaning and inventory

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

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Routine tasks are automatable, but human service and local knowledge remain essential

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70% High riskAI 55%

AI Exposure (AIOE)55%

Food Preparation Workers

O*NET 35-2021.00

Top Skills

Customer and Personal Service Teamwork Attention to Detail

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 0% Claude Index

Job Description

To serve customers - use the till, prepare orders, organise orders ready for deliveries & basic catering duties. The ideal candidate will have some experience in a fast paced takeaway establishment, be able to work well on their own and as part of a small team. Knowledgable of the Douglas and surrounding areas would be an advantage, helps facilitate efficient deliveries. Probable shifts will be Wednesday, Friday & Saturday approx 8:00am till 2:30pm, although there is some flexibility in this. Other shifts can be available when other members of staff are on holiday / off sick. This role can evolve in to a role with more responsibilities & hours given time. To apply please only email - ballacreggalaxey@gmail.com with a CV detailing relevant experience. You must live on the Island to apply for this role, people applying from over seas will be ignored.

Automation Risk

Automation probability70%

AI exposure (AIOE)55%

Many tasks in this role are routine and codifiable, such as order processing, basic food prep, and cleaning, which are increasingly automatable with POS systems and kitchen robots. However, tasks involving direct customer interaction, teamwork, and local delivery logistics still require human judgment and adaptability, limiting full automation. AI tools can augment order organization and delivery routing, but human presence remains essential for quality service.

Task analysis

Serve customers at the counter and process orders using the till.
Prepare and organize food orders for delivery and takeaway.
Perform basic food preparation duties such as assembling sandwiches, slicing ingredients, and brewing beverages.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Coordinate with team members to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
Interact with customers to clarify orders and provide service.
Organize and prioritize orders for efficient delivery, considering local area knowledge.
Monitor inventory levels and inform supervisors when supplies are low.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 9272 — Kitchen and Catering Assistants

O*NET: 35-2021.00 — Food Preparation Workers

AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £20k

UK sector median

£15,733

UK sector mean

£19,455

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Use POS apps to speed up order processing
›Leverage delivery route planners for efficiency
›Adopt digital checklists for cleaning and inventory

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentSelf-service Kiosk

Automates order taking and payment at counter

💻 TechnologyKitchen Display Systems

Digitally organises and tracks food orders

🤖 AI AgentDelivery Route Optimiser

Automates delivery scheduling and routing

⚡ Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Routine tasks are automatable, but human service and local knowledge remain essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate order tracking and inventory alerts

Copilot for Excel

Simplify inventory and shift scheduling

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate shifts and team communications

Key Skills

Customer and Personal ServiceIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateFood ProductionBeginnerCleaningBeginnerCash HandlingBeginnerLocal Area KnowledgeIntermediateService OrientationIntermediateActive ListeningBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Food Preparation and NutritionCustomer Relationship ManagementHealth and Safety ProceduresCleaning and Sanitation StandardsOffice AdministrationReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningService OrientationTime Management