Catering Assistant

Vacherin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Vacherin, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join full-time staff. You’ll help serve fresh food and deliver friendly service in a busy kitchen and counter environment.

This role covers 40 hours per week, five days out of seven. Enthusiasm for customer care, reliability, and a safety-first approach are essential, with catering experience a bonus.

Qualifications

• Be friendly and eager to help customers.
• Demonstrate genuine customer care and service.
• Show teamwork and reliability in a busy environment.
• Maintain punctuality and dependable attendance.
• Prioritize safety and hygiene in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for customers.
• Craft appealing counter displays to attract customers.
• Represent Vacherin with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations to keep a safe workplace.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Timekeeping

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

None

Job description

About Us

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.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Vacherin on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.

You'll be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, helping to serve up fresh, tasty food and the kind of friendly service that makes someone's day. No two shifts are quite the same, and you'll pick up new skills every one of them.

What You'll Do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Vacherin 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

What We Offer

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Be a supportive and collaborative team player
• Stay calm and cheerful when things get busy
• Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Put safety first in every task (experience in catering is a bonus, but your enthusiasm matters most)

Job Reference: com/0411/48788001/52696006/R/BU #Vacherin

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!