Food Production Assistant - Northumberland£14.25 per hourKey ResponsibilitiesFood Preparation & ProductionPrepare food in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and production methodsFollow standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and qualityAssist with basic food preparation tasks as directedEnsure food is ready for service at the correct times and in the correct quantitiesFood Service & Customer SupportServe food to customers in a friendly and professional mannerAssist customers with basic queries relating to food and serviceEnsure service areas are well presented and replenished during service periodsFood Safety, Hygiene & CleanlinessComply with all food hygiene, food safety, and health & safety requirementsMaintain cleanliness of food preparation, service, and storage areasFollow cleaning schedules and safe working practices at all timesUse equipment and materials safely and report any faults or concerns promptlyTeamwork & StandardsWork effectively as part of a catering teamFollow instructions and guidance provided during trainingSupport colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient operationsMaintain a professional and positive approach at all timesSkills & ExperienceNo previous experience or formal qualifications requiredWillingness to learn and follow instructionsGood attention to detail and cleanlinessBasic customer service skillsAbility to work as part of a teamWe ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250 UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.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!