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Catering Assistant - Bishop Auckland

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience for Chartwells on a full-time basis. 

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to schools, colleges and universities in the UK. Chartwells works with over 2,000 education units including primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools, colleges and universities. Central to Chartwells is its Eat, Learn, Live ethos, which helps to educate young people about how to have a happy, safe and healthy lifestyle while contributing to a sustainable world.

As a Catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates our diversity and individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. 

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here’s what you need to know before applying to be a Catering Assistant with Compass Group UK&I: 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers 

  • Creating attractive food and counter displays  

  • Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image 

  • Handling cash and operating the cash register

  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards 

  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations

More about the role:

We 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:

  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more 

  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more 

  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster 

  • Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available  

  • Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands 

  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes  

  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families 

  • Contributory pension scheme 

  • Grow you career through Compass Pathways, our learning and development scheme.

Who you are:

Our ideal Catering Assistant will:

  • Have an enthusiastic can-do attitude

  • Display passion for delivering excellent customer service

  • Be an excellent team player  

  • Arrive equipped with a desire to succeed in your role  

  • Thrive working under pressure

  • Demonstrate outstanding timekeeping and reliability

  • Have a safety-first mind set

  • Experience within a similar catering-related role, but this isn't essential.

Who we are:

As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.

We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to schools, colleges and universities in the UK. Chartwells works with over 2,000 education units including primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools, colleges and universities. Central to Chartwells is its Eat, Learn, Live ethos, which helps to educate young people about how to have a happy, safe and healthy lifestyle while contributing to a sustainable world.

We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

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