Food Service Assistant

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Comprehensive pension scheme

Life assurance

Aviva Digicare - healthcare check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, delivering Defence services, is recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join the Defence team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days). The role focuses on preparing high-quality food, creating appealing displays, and representing Defence with a positive brand image.

You will handle transactions, operate the cash register, and uphold strict food hygiene standards while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Punctual and reliable with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Job description

About Us

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.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

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

What We Offer

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
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking

About You

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)

Could you bring your spark to 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!