Catering Assistant

Medirest; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare catering company in the UK is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team. You will prepare high-quality food, create appealing displays, and ensure excellent customer service. Candidates should have a positive attitude, reliability, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. This role offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, making it perfect for someone excited to thrive under pressure. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its employees.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays.
• Representing Healthcare and embodying a positive brand image.
• Handling transactions and operating the cash register efficiently.
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Exceptional customer service

Team player

Thrives under pressure

Impeccable time management

Reliability

Safety prioritization

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: Variable shifts.

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 Healthcare and 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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!