Catering Assistant

Grazing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Referral bonus £500

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Grazing, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Catering Assistant on a full-time basis in Greater London. You will work 36 hours per week across 4 days in a busy kitchen and counter, delivering friendly service and helping to maintain high standards of hygiene.

You’ll gain new skills daily, handle transactions, and contribute to a positive customer experience while upholding brand values and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus.
• Experience handling cash and POS systems is a plus.
• Awareness of food hygiene basics and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for display and service.
• Create eye-catching counter displays to attract customers.
• Represent Grazing with a positive brand image.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food hygiene

Team player

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 Grazing on a full time basis, contracted to 36 hours per week, working 4 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 Grazing 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

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• 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/0311/43045001/52844045/BU #Grazing

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!