Catering Assistant - Asda

Compass Group UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health"

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Apprenticeships and Career Pathways

Refer a friend bonus up to £500

Comprehensive pension and life cover

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join Asda, contracted to 10 hours per week. You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen and counter, serving fresh, tasty food with friendly service. No two shifts are the same, and you’ll gain new skills on every shift.

Our ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, a passion for service, and reliability. Experience in catering is a plus, but enthusiasm matters most as you help create a welcoming customer experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude and passion for service.
• Delivers exceptional customer service consistently.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Keeps calm and cheerful during busy periods.
• Shows reliable timekeeping and dependability.
• Goes safety first in every task; catering experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food and presenting appealing displays.
• Crafting food and counter displays to attract customers.
• Representing Asda with a positive brand image.
• Handling transactions and operating the cash register.
• Maintaining high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Timekeeping

Team player

Positive attitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Cash register

Job description

About us

Healthcare Retail, part of Medirest, is passionate about delivering excellent products, standards and customer service to patients, staff and visitors in over 50 NHS hospitals around the UK through convenience and catering retail formats. The portfolio comprises many high street brand franchises including Costa Coffee and M&S Simply Food as well as a selection of in-house brands.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Asda on a part time basis, contracted to 10 hours per week.

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 Asda 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)

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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!