Catering Assistant

Dine Contract Catering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the East Midlands is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality food and ensuring excellent customer service in a lively environment. Ideal candidates are reliable team players with a positive attitude and a passion for food service. This position offers growth opportunities within a supportive company culture committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Crafting attractive food and counter displays.
• Representing the brand positively.
• Handling transactions efficiently.
• Ensuring food handling and hygiene standards.
• Upholding health and safety regulations.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Exceptional customer service

Supportive team player

Ability to thrive under pressure

Impeccable time management

Reliability

Prioritising safety

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: 5 out of 7 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 DINE 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

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great‑tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That’s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you’ve got what it takes to join some of the food service industry’s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/1411/99839001/52543377/BU #DINE

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!