Food Service Assistant

Compass Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Food Service Assistant in Ashbourne, working weekdays from 4pm to 10pm. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 and involves preparing quality dishes, maintaining food displays, and ensuring a positive customer experience. Ideal candidates will have catering experience, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of food hygiene standards. This is a chance to grow within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Friendly work environment

Recognition of hard work

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a catering role.
• Bring a positive attitude to work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
• Good understanding of food hygiene standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, ready-made dishes.
• Create appealing food displays for customers.
• Maintain a positive brand image through excellent service.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register.
• Support kitchen organization and cleaning tasks.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar catering role

Positive, can-do attitude

Passion for food and customer service

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Flexibility in working approach

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Weekdays only!

Location: Ashbourne

Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour

Working Pattern: 30 hours, Monday to Friday, 4pm to 10pm

As a Food Service Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, ready-made dishes to serve our customers at their best
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levelsHandling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Our ideal Food Service Assistant will:

• Previous experience in a similar catering role
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Be passionate about world-class food and customer service
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standardsHave a flexible approach to working
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

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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!