Catering Assistant: Defence Dining & Customer Service

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work access

Career training & development

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Comprehensive pension & life assurance

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Defence on a full-time basis. You will work 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days from 7, supporting military establishments and government sites with high‑quality catering and service.

We value enthusiasm for excellent customer service, reliability, and teamwork in a busy catering environment, with a strong emphasis on safety and hygiene in every shift at Defence facilities.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and a can-do approach.
• Ability to work well within a team in a busy catering environment.
• Reliability and strong timekeeping to meet service windows.
• Willingness to learn and uphold safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food for Defence clients and staff.
• Create attractive food displays and counters to entice customers.
• Represent Defence with a positive brand image at all times.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and operate the till efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations and ensure a safe work area.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Timekeeping

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Defence on a full-time basis. You will work 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days from 7, supporting military establishments and government sites with high‑quality catering and service.

We value enthusiasm for excellent customer service, reliability, and teamwork in a busy catering environment, with a strong emphasis on safety and hygiene in every shift at Defence facilities.