Customer Service Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Defence is seeking a Customer Services Assistant in Salisbury for a part-time role contracted to 30 hours per week. You will join a busy team delivering excellent customer service within a defence environment, with opportunities to progress in a company that values its people.

Key duties include food prep, displays, cash handling, and complying with food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering-related role is preferred but not essential.
• Strong team player with enthusiasm and reliability.
• Able to handle cash and operate a cash register while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Creating attractive food and counter displays.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Handling cash and operating the cash register.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Can-do attitude

Thrives under pressure

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Customer Services Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Creating attractive food and counter displays
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Customer Services Assistant will:

• Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
• Be an excellent team player
• Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role
• Thrive working under pressure
• Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Have experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

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.

Job Reference: com/2110/87267001/52791982/R/BU #Defence

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!

• Job Reference com/2110/87267001/52791982/R/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 21 November, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline
• Business Unit Defence
• Location Tilshead Salisbury, United Kingdom