School Catering Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Catering Assistant, where your contributions will be valued in a positive work environment. This role offers opportunities for growth and recognition within a supportive company. You will prepare delicious food, create eye-catching displays, and ensure excellent customer service while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. If you have a can-do attitude and a passion for catering, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a leading provider of catering services to the education sector.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for customer service.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and craft appealing displays.
• Ensure safety and hygiene standards are upheld.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling & Hygiene

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Cash Register Operation

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.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.

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 Chartwells 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.

Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

Job Reference: com/2012/92198001/52181146/R/BU #State Schools

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.