Compass Group
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant at Compass Group, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, paying £13.20 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £13.20 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
- Closing date
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
23% below the typical rate for hospitality & catering
Reference 02956559-1
About the role
About us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
About the role
We're currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.
You'll be at the heart of the kitchen and the counter, helping to serve up fresh, tasty food and the kind of friendly service that makes someone's day. No two shifts are quite the same, and you'll pick up new skills every one of them.
What you'll do
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
- Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
- Proudly representing CH&CO 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
What we offer
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
- Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
- Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
- Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
- Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
About you
Our ideal Catering Assistant will:
- Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
- Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
- Be a supportive and collaborative team player
- Stay calm and cheerful when things get busy
- Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Put safety first in every task (experience in catering is a bonus, but your enthusiasm matters most)
Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Reference: com/3010/48099001/52843630/BU #GatherandGather
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!
Reference: 02956559-1 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Compass Group
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