Catering Assistant - Asda

Compass Group PLC; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a driven Barista for a major High Street brand on a part-time basis (15 hours per week). You will craft beautifully blended drinks and serve customers, handling cash and card payments while keeping the bar area clean and welcoming.

You’ll learn about brewing methods and beverage blends, work well in a team, and demonstrate reliability and initiative. Compass offers progression opportunities within a large organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with experience in customer service and cash handling.
• Able to work under pressure with reliable timekeeping.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and beverage preparation.
• Team player who takes initiative and can make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to high quality standards.
• Keep the bar area clean and well organised.
• Process cash and card payments accurately.
• Maintain stock of cups, mugs and plates.
• Learn brewing methods and beverage blends.
• Check equipment operates correctly and report issues.
• Represent Compass and uphold brand image.
• Comply with food hygiene and health & safety rules.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Work under pressure

Timekeeping

Initiative

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Asda and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

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/0309/87063001/52831180/BU #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/0309/87063001/52831180/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 3 October, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline