Catering Assistant

Compass Group; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant in York. This full-time position involves supporting exceptional service at the National Railway Museum. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for hospitality, flexibility to work varied shifts, and strong customer service skills. Employees enjoy competitive pay and numerous perks, including a contributory pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Career growth through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Access to Digital GP for healthcare

Sharebuy scheme

'Be a Star' recognition award

'Refer a Friend' scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance scheme

Gym and Health Club discounts

Regular social events

Exclusive discounts on travel and entertainment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar hospitality or catering role.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and take direction from supervisors.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to engage with guests.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages.
• Handling cash and card transactions accurately.
• Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to customers.
• Following food hygiene and Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

We're looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistantto support our team in delivering exceptional service at the National Railway Museum in York.

This full-time position (40 hours per week) is perfect for someone with a passion for hospitality, a positive attitude, and the flexibility to work across both front-of-house and kitchen areas. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a truly unique setting with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go beyond the plate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages
• Handling cash and card transactions accurately
• Operating coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the café and associated working areas
• Restocking supplies and monitoring inventory levels
• Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to customers
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Following food hygiene, and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which is provided

About you:

• Benefit from having experience as a café assistant or barista
• Be flexible to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends and school holidays
• A friendly, positive, and professional manner with a passion for customer service
• Ability to work well as part of a team and take direction from supervisors
• Flexible and adaptable to different tasks and service needs
• Good communication skills and a willingness to engage with guests
• A proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and organisation
• Reliability, punctuality, and a can-do attitude
• Previous experience in a similar hospitality or catering role

About us:

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP and comprehensive healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Sharebuy scheme
• Be a Star' recognition award
• Refer a Friend' scheme
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Gym and Health Club discounts
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Exclusive discounts on travel, food shopping, cinema tickets and more!

Join a company that invests in its people, values individuality, and rewards great work. Apply today!

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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!