Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Free meals

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, invites you to join our Catering Assistant team in a fast-paced environment. You’ll prepare high-quality food, create appealing displays, handle transactions with care, and uphold food safety and health regulations.

A supportive culture, development opportunities, and competitive benefits await you in a role that values teamwork and customer service. Join a company that recognises effort, offers growth paths, and promotes a friendly work atmosphere with

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a bonus.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Able to work as part of a team and thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Create eye-catching food and counter displays.
• Represent CH&CO with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

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
• Free meals

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

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 CH&CO 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

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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!