Catering Assistant - York

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a full-time Caf Assistant to prepare food and beverages, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a similar role and demonstrate flexibility to work across various tasks, including weekends. The position offers a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Gym and Health Club discounts

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience as a caf assistant or barista.
• Flexibility to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends.
• Good communication skills and willingness to engage with guests.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation, counter set up, and serving of food and beverages.
• Handling cash and card transactions accurately.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the caf and associated areas.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages
• Handling cash and card transactions accurately
• Operating coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the caf and associated working areas
• Restocking supplies and monitoring inventory levels
• Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to customers
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Following food hygiene, and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which is provided

This full-time position (40 hours per week) is perfect for someone with a passion for hospitality, a positive attitude, and the flexibility to work across both front-of-house and kitchen areas.

In return, you\'ll have the opportunity to work in a truly unique setting with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go beyond the plate. Benefit from having experience as a caf assistant or barista

Be flexible to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends and school holidays

A friendly, positive, and professional manner with a passion for customer service

Ability to work well as part of a team and take direction from supervisors

Flexible and adaptable to different tasks and service needs

Good communication skills and a willingness to engage with guests

A proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and organisation

Reliability, punctuality, and a can-do attitude

Previous experience in a similar hospitality or catering role

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP and comprehensive healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Sharebuy scheme
• \'Be a Star\' recognition award
• \'Refer a Friend\' scheme
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Gym and Health Club discounts
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Exclusive discounts on travel, food shopping, cinema tickets and more!

Join a company that invests in its people, values individuality, and rewards great work. Apply today! As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses. 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!