School Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading catering provider is seeking a Catering Assistant in Camborne, UK. This role involves preparing high-quality food, ensuring a positive customer experience, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should bring a positive attitude, collaborate effectively as a team member, and handle pressure well. This position offers growth opportunities and is ideal for those passionate about customer service in a dynamic work environment. The role is contracted for 44 weeks per year and emphasizes a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm is most important.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude in every task.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Crafting appealing food displays to attract customers.
• Handling transactions and operating the cash register.
• Upholding standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Reliability

Embracing pressure

Job description

tcpas 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.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year.

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 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

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support servicesต้องฝาก 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 slabs 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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.