Catering Assistant - Asda

Compass Group UK; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a Barista for a part-time role (15 hours per week) at a major High Street brand. You will craft beverages, handle payments, and maintain a clean bar area while delivering excellent customer service.

Join a company that supports progression, recognises effort, and values individuality. A rewarding environment with opportunities for learning and development across around 6,000 venues.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer service.
• Experience in fast-paced retail or foodservice environments.
• Hands-on brewing equipment knowledge and care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality beverages and food.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked with mugs/plates.
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth service.
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends, and presentation techniques.
• Check equipment functionality and report maintenance needs.
• Represent the brand and maintain a positive image.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Team player

Brewing equipment knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

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 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/1408/75307001/52827207/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!