Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great perks & development

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Cambridge is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a fast-paced team, delivering friendly service and high-quality food across the venue. You will help with displays, take customer orders, and ensure smooth cash handling.

The role emphasises safety, hygiene, and reliability, with opportunities for growth in a large national company that values its staff and offers training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred but enthusiasm matters most.
• Previous catering experience is a bonus but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Create appealing food displays and counter displays.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Maintain food handling and hygiene to the highest standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations to keep a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Reliability

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

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: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

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 a major High Street brand and 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

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.

Job Reference: com/0910/61396006/52607854/R/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!

• Job Reference com/0910/61396006/52607854/R/BU
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 9 November, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline