Location
London

Hours
Monday to Friday: Full-time (Days)
Saturday: Not required
Sunday: Not required
Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year

Salary
£14.00 per hour

About the Role
As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
- Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
- Proudly representing Chartwells 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

Chartwells is part of Compass Group UK&I and is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students across primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities throughout the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employment is subject to successful 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 applicants are required to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We celebrate the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members and strive to create a culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive because diversity is our strength.

Experience
Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus but not essential. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are what truly matter.

About you
- 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
- Prioritise safety in every task you undertake

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this position, only a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent service.