Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This role involves creating attractive food displays, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a passion for teamwork, and a focus on safety. With competitive pay and opportunities for growth, this position offers a supportive setting to advance your career in the catering industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience in a similar catering role is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Craft eye-catching food displays.
• Represent Government Services positively.
• Handle transactions and operate cash register.
• Maintain food handling & hygiene standards.
• Ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Positive, can-do attitude

Exceptional customer service

Team player

Time-management

Reliability

Safety prioritization

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.

All applicants must be UK resident for a minimum of 5 years.

Shift patterns are Monday to Friday 7:30 hrs to 15:00 hrs.

Key Responsibilities

• Crafting eye‑catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Government Services, 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 unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

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!