Casual Catering Assistant - Whipsnade Zoo

Compass Group UK; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading catering team as a Casual General Assistant at Whipsnade Zoo. Enjoy flexible shifts while delivering exceptional customer service and assisting with food operations in a dynamic environment. The role offers competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Free parking

Free staff meals

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and reliably.
• Safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to visitors.
• Assist with food production and preparation.
• Support overall catering operations while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Player

Communication Skills

Timekeeping

Reliability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Initiative

Safety-first Mindset

Job description

• Under 21 - £10.67ph, 21 & Over - £12.21ph
• Free parking
• Free staff meals

What you'll be doing:

We're looking for an enthusiastic Casual General Assistant to join our dedicated catering team at Whipsnade Zoo on a flexible, casual basis. As a Casual General Assistant, you will be part of a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional customer service to our visitors.

The successful Casual General Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including basic food production & preparation, customer service, and supporting the overall catering operations while ensuring compliance with all Health and Food Safety regulations.

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go the extra mile.

Apply today to join our team!

Shifts:

Shifts will vary between Monday to Sunday. Due to the nature of the business, successful candidates are required to work at least one weekend day.

Who you are:

Our ideal Customer Service Assistant will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mindset

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.