Catering Assistant

Compass Group UK; Wembley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways

MyLearning programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts with major providers

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on purchases

Wellness and fitness classes

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Assistant to support day-to-day operations, ensuring service areas are prepared, maintained and safe for customers. You will deliver friendly service, handle stock and deliveries, maintain hygiene standards, complete records, and work with colleagues to meet business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team focused on excellence with opportunities for training, development and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or customer service is desirable.
• Positive attitude and commitment to excellent service.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, presentation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Front of House and service areas for daily operations, keep areas clean and stocked.
• Assist with food and beverage service while delivering excellent customer service.
• Check deliveries and perform temperature/quality checks.
• Monitor stock levels, replenish supplies and report shortages.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, allergen control and workplace safety.
• Complete cleaning duties and ensure equipment is cleaned and stored correctly.
• Record temperature logs, cleaning schedules and other documentation.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to support operations.
• Support other catering areas and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Flexible hours

Job description

Catering Assistant!

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of catering services by ensuring food service areas are prepared, maintained, and operated to the highest standards. You will play an important role in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, supporting stock management, and contributing to a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare Front of House and service areas for daily operations, ensuring they are clean, organised, and fully stocked.
• Assist with food and beverage service while delivering excellent customer service.
• Accept and check deliveries, including carrying out temperature and quality checks.
• Monitor stock levels, replenish supplies, and report shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen control, and workplace safety.
• Complete cleaning duties and ensure all equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored correctly.
• Accurately complete required records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and other operational documentation.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support other catering areas and teams as required to meet business needs.
• Adapt to changing priorities and operational demands while maintaining service standards.

What You'll Need

• Previous catering, hospitality, or customer service experience is desirable.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and reliable approach to working hours and duties.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a supportive team environment.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!