Catering Assistant

Kart Directory; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona Sandown Park in Esher is seeking a Catering Assistant to support day-to-day catering operations during racing events. You will help prepare and serve food, maintain hygiene standards, and deliver friendly customer service in a busy venue.

This full-time role requires reliability, energy, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. A positive team player with good communication skills will thrive in our fast-paced environment and help ensure a safe, memorable experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, catering, or food service is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation in line with business requirements.
• Serve customers efficiently and provide a friendly, professional service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene at all times.
• Support stock control, storage, and rotation of ingredients.
• Assist with keeping kitchen and service areas organised and well maintained.
• Work closely with the wider team to support events and busy periods.
• Follow all health, safety, and food safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Reliability

Flexible hours

Education

Food hygiene certification (preferred)

Job description

Location: Daytona Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey Department: Catering Reporting to: Venue / Catering Supervisor Hours: Full-time (flexible, including evenings and weekends)

Are you reliable, energetic, and enjoy working in a busy food service environment? As a Catering Assistant at Daytona Sandown Park, you'll support food preparation, food service and customer service operations during our racing events. Working as part of a busy catering team, you'll help deliver high-quality food, maintain excellent food hygiene standards and create a positive customer experience.

Why Join Us

• Work in a fast-paced, customer-focused motorsport environment
• Be part of a friendly and supportive catering team
• No two days are the same in this busy venue
• Build skills in food preparation, service, and customer care
• Gain experience working in live events and high-volume service
• Opportunity to develop within a well-established karting business

About Daytona & Sandown Park Daytona is the UK's leading karting operator, delivering one of the most authentic motorsport experiences available in arrive-and-drive karting. From championship- winning DMAX race karts and iconic endurance events to corporate experiences and junior driver development, Daytona provides unrivalled racing opportunities for drivers of all levels. Daytona Sandown Park is a long-established outdoor karting venue operating in a fast- paced, customer-focused environment. Quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every customer receives a safe, professional, and memorable experience.

The Role As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the catering operation, helping prepare and serve food, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure customers receive efficient and friendly service. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation in line with business requirements
• Serve customers efficiently and provide a friendly, professional service
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene at all times
• Support stock control, storage, and rotation of ingredients
• Assist with keeping kitchen and service areas organised and well maintained
• Work closely with the wider team to support events and busy periods
• Follow all health, safety, and food safety regulations

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or food service role (desirable)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• Food hygiene knowledge or certification (preferred but not essential)
• Right to work in the UK