Catering Assistant

Compass Group UK; Leyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare check (Aviva Digicare)

Mental health support (EAP)

Perks at Work

Career training & pathways

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join the DINE team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days. You will be at the heart of the kitchen and counter, serving fresh, tasty food with friendly service that brightens daily routines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for food safety, with opportunities for training, career progression, and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 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; catering experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in.
• Proudly representing DINE 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Timekeeping

Safety first

Catering experience (bonus)

Job description

About us

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join DINE on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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 DINE 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)

Our secret ingredient - our people!

Job Reference: com/3010/42423001/52672957/BU #DINE

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!