School Catering Assistant

Compass Group UK; Consett; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development - Appr.

Refer a friend bonus £500

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a School Catering Assistant for mornings, 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year and involves serving meals with a friendly, efficient service in a school environment.

You'll work at the heart of the kitchen and counter, handling tasks from food preparation to cash handling while upholding food safety and hygiene standards. Prior catering experience is a bonus, but enthusiasm matters most.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused hospitality and food service experience preferred but enthusiasm and reliability matter most.
• Ability to work mornings and follow instructions in a school catering environment.
• Safety and hygiene standards must be followed at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for pupils and staff.
• Create appealing counter displays and assist with serving.
• Represent Chartwells with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment following Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Food safety

Cash handling

Job description

About us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, 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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a School Catering Assistant to join Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week, working mornings, Monday to Friday.

You'll be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, helping to serve up fresh, tasty food and the kind of friendly service that makes someone's day. No two shifts are quite the same, and you'll pick up new skills every one of them.

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

What you'll do

• 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

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal School Catering Assistant will:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Be a supportive and collaborative team player
• Stay calm and cheerful when things get busy
• Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Put safety first in every task (experience in catering is a bonus, but your enthusiasm matters most)

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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.

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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!