Catering Assistant

Chartwells Schools; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting an Assistant (Zero Hours) to support day-to-day catering operations in our education sector sites across Leicester. This permanent casual role contracts to 0 hours per week, with shifts such as relief coverage and flexible scheduling.

You'll help prepare high-quality food, create appealing displays, handle transactions, and uphold food hygiene and safety standards. We value a positive, can-do attitude, strong customer service, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a bonus, but your enthusiasm matters.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay composed.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching food and counter displays to draw customers.
• Represent Chartwells and embody a positive brand image.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Safety awareness

Tools

Cash register / POS

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Assistant (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Relief coverage

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

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 Chartwells 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, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/1509/40520001/52833461/BU #State Schools

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!