Catering Assistant

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support via EAP

Perks at Work benefits

Apprenticeships & Career Pathways

Refer a friend £500 bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Defence on a flexible, zero hours basis. You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen and counter, serving fresh food with the warm, friendly service that makes a difference for our clients and customers.

You'll learn new skills with each shift, handle transactions efficiently, and uphold food hygiene standards while contributing to a safe, welcoming dining environment on site for Defence facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate cash handling and transaction processing.
• Collaborative team player with positive attitude.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of or willingness to follow Food Hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Create appealing counter displays to attract customers.
• Represent Defence with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and use the cash register efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Timekeeping

Food hygiene

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Defence on a flexible, zero hours basis.

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 Defence 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)

Job Reference: com/1011/94640001/52837908/R/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!