Catering Assistant - Dartford

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is hiring a Catering Assistant in Dartford to join a fast-paced kitchen and service team. You’ll help prepare food, craft displays, and handle transactions while upholding hygiene and safety standards. This role offers growth within a large workplace catering operation.

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and teamwork, with any prior catering experience considered a bonus. Shift pattern is afternoons Monday through Friday, in a busy workplace setting.

Qualifications

• As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment.
• Shift pattern includes Afternoons Monday to Friday.
• Experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm matters.
• We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching food and counter displays.
• Handle transactions with ease and operate the cash register.
• Uphold the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.

Job description

Catering Assistant - Dartford

Employer
ESS

Location
Dartford, Kent

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
9 Nov 2026

Sector
Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Catering Assistant, Waiter / Waitress, Waiting Staff

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Afternoons
• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons
• Fri: Afternoons

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
• Proingly representing Eurest 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!