School Catering Assistant

Compass Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Referral bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I’s Lodestone House is seeking a School Catering Assistant on a flexible, zero-hours basis. You will be at the heart of the kitchen and counter, serving fresh, tasty food and delivering friendly service. Shifts are varied, offering opportunities to learn new skills every shift.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude and genuine passion for customer service; safety and hygiene are paramount. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude and passion for delivering customer service.
• Supportive and collaborative team player.
• Stay calm and cheerful when busy.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Put safety first in every task; catering experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food for clients and customers.
• Crafting attractive food and counter displays to draw customers.
• Represent Lodestone House and uphold its brand image.
• Handling transactions and operating the cash register efficiently.
• Upholding high standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by following Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Timekeeping

Reliability

Safety awareness

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House 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 Lodestone House on a flexible, zero hours basis, providing relief cover.

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.

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 Lodestone House 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:

• 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)

Lodestone House 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.

Job Reference: com/1111/43179001/52838877/R/BU #LodestoneHouse

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!

• Job Reference com/1111/43179001/52838877/R/BU
• Contract Type Permanent Casual
• Closing Date 11 December, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline