School Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Palterton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells, is hiring a Catering Assistant to join a dynamic education catering team. You will help prepare delicious, high-quality meals, create appealing counter displays, and represent Chartwells with a positive brand image.

This role also involves serving customers and contributing to a friendly, fast-paced environment. Key duties include handling transactions at the till, upholding food handling and hygiene standards, and maintaining a safe, healthy work setting in line

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude across tasks.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Enthusiasm can compensate for lack of prior catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching food and counter displays.
• Represent Chartwells with a positive brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold high standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment per Health & Safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Reliability

Positive attitude

Tools

Cash register

POS system

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.

• 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.
  Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
• Mon: Mornings
• Tues: Mornings
• Weds: Mornings
• Thurs: Mornings
• Fri: Mornings
• Please note: This role is contracted to 42.2 weeks per year
• 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