Catering Assistant

Chartwells Independent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS Defence is hiring a Bar Staff on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will join a busy, customer-focused team delivering an excellent experience to Defence clients across multiple sites.

Shifts pattern 5 out of 7, across a 50.2 week year. Responsibilities include preparing food, creating displays, handling cash, and upholding hygiene and safety standards. The role rewards initiative, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic can-do attitude.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent team player.
• Desire to succeed in your role.
• Thrive working under pressure.
• Outstanding timekeeping and reliability.
• Safety-first mindset.
• Experience in a similar catering-related role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Creating attractive food and counter displays.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Handling cash and operating the cash register.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Timekeeping

Safety-minded

Catering experience

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week.

As a Bar Staff, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within 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: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Creating attractive food and counter displays
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Bar Staff will:

• Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
• Display passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Be an excellent team player
• Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role
• Thrive working under pressure
• Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0809/96010001/52393914/BU #Defence

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!