Catering Assistant

The Evolve Group UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading pay

Holiday pay

Dedicated consultant

Total flexibility

Exclusive discounts

Industry qualifications & DBS

Job summary

Enhance Catering is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistants to support our client sites across the area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing great customer service, and being part of a friendly kitchen team.

You’ll be a positive, flexible individual with good communication skills and a strong work ethic. Experience in catering or food service is helpful but not essential — the right attitude is what matters most.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service is helpful but not essential.
• Good communication skills are important.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with food preparation and service
• Serve customers in a polite, friendly, and professional manner
• Keep the kitchen and service areas clean, tidy, and safe
• Assist with dishwashing and general cleaning duties
• Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety procedures
• Restock counters and maintain presentation standards
• Work as part of a supportive and efficient team

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexible

Reliable

Catering experience helpful

Education

Food safety Level 2 certification

Job description

Catering Assistants

Enhance Catering is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistants to support our client sites across the area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, providing great customer service, and being part of a friendly kitchen team.

You’ll be a positive, flexible individual with good communication skills and a strong work ethic. Experience in catering or food service is helpful but not essential — the right attitude is what matters most.

What You'll be doing

• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and service
• Serving customers in a polite, friendly, and professional manner
• Keeping the kitchen and service areas clean, tidy, and safe
• Assisting with dishwashing and general cleaning duties
• Following food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety procedures
• Restocking counters and ensuring presentation standards are maintained
• Working as part of a supportive and efficient team

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Pay Rates - Competitive hourly rates for all catering assistant roles.
• Holiday Pay when YOU need it - We calculate your holiday pay separately, and you can request at anytime - perfect for planned breaks or last minute getaways.
• Dedicated Consultant - Our specialist consultants work closely with you to secure the best placements across the industry that match your skill set & preference.
• Total Flexibility - You are in full control of your schedule. Choose when and where you work
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications such as food safety level 2.

Successful candidates may need to complete relevant background checks

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