Casual Catering Assistant

Compass Group UK; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering services company in York seeks a Catering Assistant to join their team at the National Railway Museum. This role involves food preparation, serving, and ensuring outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a passion for service, good teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn. The position offers flexible hours on a casual contract with competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Access to development programs

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Strong and confident communicator.
• Willingness to learn and adopt a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in catering or customer service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic food preparation and serving.
• Deliver exceptional customer care and service.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Assist colleagues and support operations positively.

Skills

Outstanding service

Strong communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

• £12.21 per hour


• Casual work / Zero Hour Contract


• Paid weekly


• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you


• Contributory pension scheme

What you’ll be doing

We\'re looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team at National Railway Museum, York on a flexible, casual basis. As a Catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional customer service.

The successful Catering Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with basic food production & preparation, customer service and generally supporting the operations while adhering to all Health and Food Safety requirements. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Purpose of the role

• Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages


• Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to clients and customers


• Demonstrating a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations


• Ensuring correct storage of food items and equipment after service


• Assisting colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required


• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Who you are

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride


• Be a strong and confident communicator


• Willingness to learn


• \'Can do\' positive attitude


• Excellent people & teamwork skills


• Available to work at least one weekend day


• Previous experience in catering or customer service is advantageous

About Us

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 unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.