Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (Mental

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Vacherin, is hiring a Catering Assistant for a full-time role (40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, days). You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen and counter, serving fresh food with friendly service and opportunity to learn new skills on every shift.

You'll help with cash handling, hygiene, and safety while contributing to a welcoming customer experience. Training and development paths are available alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a bonus, enthusiasm matters most.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Strong focus on delivering friendly customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Create eye-catching food and counter displays.
• Represent Vacherin with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations to keep a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Team player

Timekeeping

Reliability

Safety focus

Job description

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 Monday to Friday, days.

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

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

• 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/0611/48893001/52766249/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!

• Job Reference com/0611/48893001/52766249/BU


• Contract Type Full Time


• Closing Date 6 December, 2026


• Job Category Customer service / Frontline