Catering Assistant - Asda

Compass Group UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health /

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a part-time Catering Assistant to join Asda, with 6 hours per week and flexible day shifts. You will work at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, serving fresh food and delivering friendly service.

Key duties include food preparation, engaging displays, cash handling, and upholding food safety standards. The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a bonus, but enthusiasm and reliability matter.
• Ability to handle cash transactions and operate a till with accuracy.
• Strong customer service mindset and positivity during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, tasty food for customers.
• Create appealing food and counter displays to attract shoppers.
• Represent Asda and uphold a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions accurately and operate the till efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene.

Skills

Food safety

Cash handling

Customer service

Teamwork

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 6 hours per week, working flexible day shifts.

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!