School Catering Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Catering Assistant, where your passion for exceptional customer service will shine. This role offers a chance to prepare delicious meals, create eye-catching food displays, and represent a leading catering provider in the education sector. With a focus on safety and hygiene, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that values individuality and growth. Enjoy the satisfaction of being part of a company that recognizes hard work and fosters career advancement, all while making a positive impact on the lives of students across the UK. If you're ready to embrace the excitement of catering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm is key.
• Impeccable time management and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and craft appealing displays for customers.
• Handle transactions efficiently and uphold food hygiene standards.
• Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to health regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Cash Handling

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety Compliance

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: Other

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 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

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

• 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

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 expects 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 to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2012/96107001/52367628/BU #State Schools

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!