School Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dynamic, fast-paced team within the Compass Group UK&I family. You will contribute to a positive work environment and have opportunities to grow, with hard work recognised and rewarded.

The role includes food preparation, eye-catching displays, and handling transactions, while upholding top food hygiene and health & safety standards. Positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude in all tasks.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Team player who stays calm under pressure.
• Excellent time management and reliability.
• Prioritise safety in every task.
• Previous catering experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Craft attractive food displays to draw customers.
• Proudly represent Chartwells and uphold our brand image.
• Handle transactions and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Maintain the highest standards of food handling and hygiene.
• Ensure a safe, healthy workplace by following health and safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Time management

Safety

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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Mornings
• Tues: Mornings
• Weds: Mornings
• Thurs: Mornings
• Fri: Mornings

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 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 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

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.

Job Reference: com/1808/40917001/52528205/R/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!