School Catering Assistant

Chartwells; Llangefni; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Catering Assistant, where your passion for food and customer service will shine. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced setting. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, creating enticing displays, and ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety. If you enjoy working with others and are committed to delivering exceptional service, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of students while advancing your career in a leading catering company.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and manage food displays.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling & Hygiene

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Catering

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: 5 out of 7 days.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
3. Proudly representing Chartwells and embodying our positive brand image
4. Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
5. Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
6. Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

1. Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
2. Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
3. Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
4. Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
5. Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
6. Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
7. 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. All employees must share this commitment. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are required to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.

Job Reference: com/0905/99151001/52711334/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members, aiming to create a culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Diversity is our strength!