Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

Discounts on brands

Flexible working

Training programs

Wellness programs

Employee discounts card

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Catering Assistant for our Northern Irish team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with day shifts Monday to Friday and relief cover at weekends.

You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen and counter, delivering friendly service and fresh, tasty food. We offer free meals at work, discounts across many brands, flexible working, learning and development programs, and wellness support to help you grow with Compass.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Genuine passion for delivering customer service
• Supportive and collaborative team player
• Punctual and reliable
• Put safety first in every task

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 our Northern Irish team 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

Job description

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our Northern Irish team on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working day shifts Monday to Friday and relief cover at weekends.

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 our Northern Irish team 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

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Free meals while at work
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

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)

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

Job Reference: com/0411/41791001/52844141/NI #NorthernIreland

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/0411/41791001/52844141/NI
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date 4 December, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline