Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Staff discount card

Flexible working

Leave purchase scheme

Health discount (VHI)

Life assurance

Overtime hours potential

Career development

Learning & development

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is recruiting a Catering Assistant on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days). You will help prepare high-quality food and serve customers, while also assisting with counter displays and cash handling in a busy kitchen and front-of-house setting.

The ideal candidate shows enthusiasm for great service, reliability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. The role includes a competitive benefits package and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Be motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Able to work calmly in a busy food-service environment.
• Punctual and reliable with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Create appealing food and counter displays.
• Handle transactions at the cash register efficiently.
• Uphold high standards of food handling, hygiene and safety.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy work environment.

Job description

# Vacancies Catering Assistant## Job IntroductionWe're currently recruiting a**Catering Assistant**to join Compass Group Ireland on a **full time** basis, contracted to **37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.**You'll be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, helping to serve up fresh, tasty food and the kind of friendly service that makes someone's day. No two shifts are quite the same, and you'll pick up new skills every one of them.**What you'll do*** Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers* Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in* Proudly representing Compass Group Ireland 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**What we offer**We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:* Free meals while at work* Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day-out venues, gyms, golf courses, and many more* Flexible working to support work-life balance* Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life* VHI Healthcare discount* Life assurance cover* Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available* Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development* Learning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growth* Access to wellness programs to promote the mental health and well-being of our colleagues* Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees* Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes**About you**Our ideal Catering Assistant will:* Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do* Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service* Be a supportive and collaborative team player* Stay calm and cheerful when things get busy* Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability* Put safety first in every task (experience in catering is a bonus, but your enthusiasm matters most)You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance.**About us**At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary.Job Reference: com/0511/44835001/52834089/R/ROI #RepublicofIrelandCompass 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!