Catering Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Reading invites applications for a Catering Assistant to join our fast-paced team. You will help prepare high-quality food, craft appealing displays, and support a positive workplace environment.

Experience in catering is a bonus, but enthusiasm and reliability are what we value. You will handle transactions, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a safe, collaborative team dynamic.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude in all tasks.
• Willingness to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Teamwork and reliability as a core value.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure.
• Good time management and dependable attendance.
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Crafting eye-catching food displays to draw customers.
• Representing Restaurant Associates and upholding a positive brand image.
• Handling transactions and operating the cash register.
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Thriving under pressure

Time management

Reliability

Safety awareness

Tools

Cash register

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.

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

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Nights)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)

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 Restaurant Associates 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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2109/62940001/51922954/BU #RA Group

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!