Catering Assistant

Eurest UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare checkup via Aviva Digicare

Mental health support (EAP)

Perks at Work benefits

Training & development opportunities

Referral bonus up to £500

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Eurest UK is hiring a Catering Assistant on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days. You’ll work at the heart of the kitchen and counter, serving fresh food with friendly service and picking up new skills with every shift.

The role emphasizes delivering great customer service, maintaining safety and hygiene standards, and representing the Eurest brand across the workplace. No two shifts are the same, offering opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Positive, can-do attitude in all tasks.
• Supportive and collaborative team player.
• Stay calm and cheerful when busy.
• Demonstrate reliable timekeeping and attendance.
• Put safety first; catering experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching food displays at the counter.
• Represent Eurest with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions at the cash register.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Reliable

Timekeeping

Safety focus

Job description

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Eurest 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 Eurest 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)

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!