Food Services Assistant

Compass Group UK; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing program

Employee assistance programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dynamic, fast-paced team. You will contribute to a positive work environment and help deliver high-quality service to clients and customers.

This role offers training and development opportunities, a supportive culture, and recognition for hard work. The shift pattern includes afternoons on Tue-Thu, with a focus on customer service, food preparation, and safe hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a bonus, but enthusiasm matters most.
• Ability to work well in a team under pressure and maintain service quality.
• Commitment to safety and hygiene in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays to attract customers.
• Representing CH&CO and Compass Group with a positive brand image.
• Handling transactions at the cash register efficiently.
• Upholding high standards of food handling & hygiene.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by following health and safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Positive attitude

Time management

Safety consciousness

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

As a Catering 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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye‑catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Inspire and 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
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

CH&CO, a part of 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!