Catering Assistant: Fast-Paced, Customer-Focused Team Player

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I – Defence, Government & Energy services sector is hiring a Bar Staff to support Defence sites across the UK in a busy catering environment. You will work as part of a friendly team, preparing food, handling cash, and delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time role (35 hours per week) offers progression within a company that values individuality and recognises effort, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and reliable timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic attitude with a desire to serve customers.
• Demonstrated passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience in catering is helpful but not essential.
• Be a reliable team player who can thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food to delight clients and customers.
• Create attractive food and counter displays.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Handle cash and operate the cash register.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and health and safety rules.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Customer service

Team player

Timekeeping

Reliability

Safety-minded

Catering experience

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Compass Group UK&I – Defence, Government & Energy services sector is hiring a Bar Staff to support Defence sites across the UK in a busy catering environment. You will work as part of a friendly team, preparing food, handling cash, and delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time role (35 hours per week) offers progression within a company that values individuality and recognises effort, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and reliable timekeeping.