Assistant

Compass Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant in Wales. You will prepare high-quality food, create appealing displays, and maintain hygiene standards. Your positive attitude and customer service passion are essential, along with reliable time management skills. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week, contributing to a supportive team that serves the education sector across the UK. Progress your career with a company that values its people and their contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm is key.
• Must prioritize safety in all tasks.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Create appealing food and counter displays.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register.
• Maintain high standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Exceptional customer service

Team player

Time management

Reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part‑time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week.

As an Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year.

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye‑catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing CH&CO and embodying our positive brand image
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• Bring a positive, can‑do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long, healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.