Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy and EAP

Regular social events

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I on behalf of CH&CO is seeking a Hospitality Assistant to join a busy, guest‑facing team on a permanent casual basis contracted to 0 hours per week. You will greet guests, serve with pride, and uphold food hygiene standards in a fast‑paced environment.

This role offers extensive training and development opportunities, plus life assurance and wellbeing benefits as part of our supportive culture. Mon-Fri, typical days, 42.6 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering outstanding service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food handling and health & safety basics.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and looking after guests to ensure they go home delighted.
• Serving customers with a seamless, personalised experience.
• Knowing the menu and making recommendations.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with food handling / hygiene standards.
• Complying with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Food hygiene

Job description

We're looking for a Hospitality Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do - pride in our food, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.

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 patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year

As a Hospitality Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and looking after our guests so they go home delighted
• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the menu and making recommendations to our guests
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Hospitality Assistant will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure

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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!