Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting an Assistant (Zero Hours) to support operations in Nottingham on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. The role focuses on delivering quality drinks and food, serving customers, and maintaining a clean bar area.

You will learn brewing methods, handle payments, work well in a team, and uphold food hygiene and health & safety standards. This role suits reliable, communicative individuals seeking flexible shifts with Compass Group UK&I education sector

Qualifications

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Have previous experience in customer service.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Compiling with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Compiling with Health & Safety regulations

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Customer service experience

Reliability

Team player

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: Variable shifts

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

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers


• Keeping the bar area clean


• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)


• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator


• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates


• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques


• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs


• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image


• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards


• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Assistant (Zero Hours) Will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships


• Have previous experience in customer service


• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner


• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers


• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment


• Possess the ability to work under pressure


• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

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/0309/40929001/52831042/WJ #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!