Catering Assistant Salary: £12.21 per hour paid overtime (minimum 26 hours per week guaranteed)Location: National Railway Museum, YorkContract: Part-Time, PermanentHours: 26 hours per week, with weekend working requiredAbout the role:As a Catering Assistant, you\'ll be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. You'll play an important role in supporting day‑to‑day café operations, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space for all visitors.This role offers great opportunities for personal growth and development within a company that values individuality and invests in its people. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your career at a world‑renowned cultural institution.What can we offer you?:A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued and creativity is encouraged20 days holiday bank holidays (pro‑rata)Free staff meals while working on siteAccess to Compass Group perks & benefitsPerks for Works discounts and promotionsAccess to training, mentoring and development through Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UKOn‑site F&B discountsYour Key Responsibilities:Provide warm, friendly and efficient customer serviceServe food and beverages to brand and quality standardsFollow all health & safety, food safety and hygiene practicesOperate tills accurately and handle transactions responsiblyMaintain clean, tidy and well‑presented front‑of‑house and seating areasSupport simple food preparation, restocking and product displayAssist with cleaning and general upkeep of service areasHelp with opening and closing duties as requiredContribute to sales promotions and deliver positive visitor experiencesSupport service during special events as part of an all‑round catering teamOur ideal Catering Assistant will:Experience in a café, restaurant or catering environment Friendly, approachable and committed to great customer serviceConfident working in a fast‑paced, visitor‑focused environmentAble to follow instructions and work well as part of a teamGood communication skills and a positive can-do attitudeUnderstanding of food safety and hygiene practices (training provided)Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work weekends and busy peak periodsAbout us:Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.Job Reference: com/1903/60031001/52797799/BU RA VenuesCompass 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!