Catering Assistant

Gather & Gather UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dynamic, fast-paced team in Leeds. You will help prepare high-quality food, craft eye-catching displays, and represent the CH&CO brand with a positive image.

Ideal candidates have a passion for customer service, strong teamwork, and excellent time management. Training and development opportunities are provided, along with wellbeing support and regular social events.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is beneficial.
• Strong teamwork and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food to delight clients and customers.
• Create appealing food displays to attract customers.
• Represent CH&CO and uphold a positive brand image.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions efficiently.
• Maintain Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Time management

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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Evenings
• Tues: Evenings
• Weds: Evenings
• Thurs: Evenings
• Fri: Evenings
• Sat:
• Sun:

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 CH&CO 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

CH&CO, a part of 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!