Catering Assistant

Restaurant Associates; Brackley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join a dynamic, fast-paced team and help create a positive, friendly work environment. This role offers opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees.

Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, providing an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting. Shift patterns will be variable, allowing flexibility for both the team and the individual.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Able to work well in a team and support colleagues.
• Good time management and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching food and counter displays that attract customers.
• Represent Restaurant Associates and uphold a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions at the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Safety awareness

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you will join a dynamic, fast‑paced team and help create a positive, friendly work environment. This role offers opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, providing an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Shift patterns will be variable, allowing flexibility for both the team and the individual.

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 Restaurant Associates 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 enthusiasm is what truly matters

Restaurant Associates provides outstanding hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great results together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces and inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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!