Zoo Café Assistant — Fast-Paced Service, Free Staff Meals

Compass Group UK; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Training and development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a Catering Assistant at Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, to join a fast-paced hospitality team. You’ll help with daily café operations, deliver excellent service, and keep a clean, welcoming space for visitors in a zero-hour role.

The ideal candidate has café/restaurant or catering experience, strong customer service skills, and works well in a team with a can-do attitude. On-site role with opportunities for development within Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café, restaurant or catering environment.
• Friendly, approachable and committed to great customer service.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, visitor-focused environment.
• Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices (training provided).
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work weekends and busy peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, friendly and efficient customer service
• Serve food and beverages to brand and quality standards
• Follow all health & safety, food safety and hygiene practices
• Operate tills accurately and handle transactions responsibly
• Maintain clean, tidy and well-presented front-of-house and seating areas
• Support simple food preparation, restocking and product display
• Assist with cleaning and general upkeep of service areas
• Help with opening and closing duties as required
• Contribute to sales promotions and deliver positive visitor experiences
• Support service during special events as part of an all-round catering team

Skills

Cafe/restaurant experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Food safety awareness

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking a Catering Assistant at Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, to join a fast-paced hospitality team. You’ll help with daily café operations, deliver excellent service, and keep a clean, welcoming space for visitors in a zero-hour role.

The ideal candidate has café/restaurant or catering experience, strong customer service skills, and works well in a team with a can-do attitude. On-site role with opportunities for development within Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK.