Cafe Assistant

OneRetail; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in King's Lynn seeks a Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team. You'll prepare high-quality food and create attractive food displays while ensuring customer satisfaction and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude and a passion for customer service. This role offers competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive company environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus.
• Positive, can-do attitude in all tasks.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Create appealing food displays to attract customers.
• Handle transactions and operate cash registers efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 out of 7 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers>
• Crafting eye‑catching food and counter displays that draw customers in.
• Proudly representing a major High Street brand 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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.

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0901/43833001/52783638/BU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!