Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant!
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team? As a Catering Assistant, you’ll contribute to a positive and friendly work environment while enjoying numerous opportunities for growth. We value individuality and invest in our employees, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded. This is your chance to advance in a supportive setting!
Your Shift Pattern
Here’s what your typical week will look like:
* Monday: Mornings
* Tuesday: Mornings
* Wednesday: Mornings
* Thursday: Mornings
* Friday: Mornings
* Saturday: Off
* Sunday: Off
Please note: This role is contracted for 44 weeks per year.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Catering Assistant, you will:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Craft eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in.
* Proudly represent Chartwells and embody our positive brand image.
* Handle transactions with ease and operate the cash register efficiently.
* Uphold the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
* Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations.
Are You the Right Fit?
Our ideal Catering Assistant will:
* 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.
* Prioritize 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
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, we have focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long, healthy lives. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students across the UK.
Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected 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 to assess their suitability to work with children.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Compass Group UK&I, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. 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!