Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Southall Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is hiring a dedicated Assistant (Zero Hours) to support bar and service operations. The role involves preparing drinks, serving food, handling payments, and maintaining a clean bar area.

You will learn brewing methods and beverage presentation while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. As part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells values reliability, teamwork, and proactive problem solving, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for progression within the

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Ability to handle busy service periods
• Reliability and punctuality required

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to high standards
• Keep bar area clean and stocked
• Process payments (cash and cards)
• Be an enthusiastic team player and good communicator
• Learn brewing methods and beverage presentation
• Check equipment and report maintenance needs
• Represent Chartwells and uphold brand image
• Adhere to Food Handling & Hygiene and Health & Safety rules

Skills

Customer service

Excellent communicator

Team player

Timekeeping

Reliability

Work under pressure

Tools

Brewing equipment

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 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
  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.