School Catering Assistant - Canterbury

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational catering service in Canterbury is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing high-quality food, creating appealing displays, and providing exceptional customer service. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive dining experience that supports children's welfare. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a genuine passion for food service, this position offers great opportunities for personal development and growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar catering role is preferred.
• Genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Craft eye-catching displays to attract customers.
• Represent the company positively and uphold hygiene standards.
• Handle transactions smoothly and operate the cash register efficiently.
• Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Overview

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: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

About Chartwells / Compass Group UK&I

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.