Catering Assistant - Loughborough

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career development

Friend referral bonus

Pension

Onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland, Defence division, is hiring a Catering Assistant on a full-time basis, 40 hours per week, with variable shifts. You will be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, helping to serve fresh, tasty food and deliver friendly service across Defence sites.

The role focuses on preparing high-quality food, crafting appealing displays, handling transactions, and upholding food hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a bonus.
• Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to stay calm and cheerful during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching food and counter displays to attract customers.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Ensure safety and health regulations are followed on site.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Reliability

Food safety

Tools

Cash register

Job description

We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working variable 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 Defence 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
• 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)

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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
• Onsite free car parking
• Subsidised meals