Catering Assistant

Restaurant Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will prepare delightful food and create attractive displays while ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. This position offers the chance to grow within a company that values its employees and provides a supportive environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including travel discounts and wellness classes, while working in a fast-paced setting that celebrates individuality and teamwork. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic attitude and passion for customer service.
• Experience in a catering role is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Maintain a positive brand image and handle cash.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Handling & Hygiene

Cash Handling

Education

Experience in catering-related role

Job description

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Shift Pattern:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Creating attractive food and counter displays
• Representing Restaurant Associates and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate:

• Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
• Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be an excellent team player
• Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role
• Thrive working under pressure
• Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things 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 as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!