School Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Catering Assistant to join a friendly team. This part-time role offers the chance to thrive in a busy environment while delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a focus on quality food preparation and maintaining a positive brand image, you will play a key role in serving nutritious meals in educational settings. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including travel discounts and career development opportunities, in a company that values diversity and invests in its people.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Access to Digital GP

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic can-do attitude and excellent team player.
• Experience in a similar catering role is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Create attractive food and counter displays.
• Handle cash and operate the cash register.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Handling

Customer Service

Reliability

Education

Experience in catering

Job description

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Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, we are looking for someone like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted for 20 hours per week.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be part of a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. We offer opportunities for progression within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

We reward your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular discount and savings emails
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Sharing discounts and offers with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

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

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Creating attractive food and counter displays
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude
• Be an excellent team player
• Be eager to succeed in your role
• Thrive under pressure
• Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mindset
• Experience in a similar catering role is preferred but not essential

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we have focused on helping students build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across schools, colleges, and universities in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities for career progression. We value diversity and believe it is our strength!