Catering Assistant - Asda

Compass Group PLC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a fast-paced team in the UK’s hospitality sector. You will help prepare high-quality food, craft compelling displays, and handle transactions while upholding food safety standards.

The role highlights a positive attitude, superb customer service, and strong teamwork, with opportunities for growth within a supportive environment and clear development paths.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude required.
• Experience in customer service is beneficial.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food.
• Create eye-catching displays for counters.
• Represent Compass Group and promote a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate cash register.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment per regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Safety awareness

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 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

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

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.

Job Reference: com/0409/72324001/52831447/BU #SCOT #One Retail

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!

• Job Reference com/0409/72324001/52831447/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 4 October, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline