School Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC (Chartwells) is hiring a Catering Assistant in Greater London. You’ll join a fast-paced team, supporting food preparation, display, and service for students and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer service, with a focus on teamwork and reliability. Typical duties include cash handling, POS use, and maintaining hygiene standards, while striving to create a positive, engaging dining environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service attitude
• Team player with a positive approach
• Good attention to food safety and hygiene

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers
• Create appealing food and counter displays to attract customers
• Represent Compass Group UK&I Chartwells brand positively
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene
• Adhere to health & safety regulations to ensure a safe workplace
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude and reliability
• Deliver excellent customer service and support the team

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. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: "Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)" 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 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
• 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 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 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.