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Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

PublishedPublished: 02/10/2026
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We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team at a prestigious staff dining restaurant within a leading global technology company.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional contract catering team, delivering high-quality food and hospitality to employees in a modern corporate environment.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important part in the smooth running of the staff restaurant and daily food service.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the preparation and service of food and beverages

  • Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner

  • Assisting with breakfast, lunch, refreshments and hospitality services

  • Setting up and replenishing food service areas

  • Maintaining excellent presentation standards throughout service

  • Clearing tables and keeping dining and service areas clean and tidy

  • Operating tills and handling customer transactions where required

  • Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures

  • Supporting the wider catering team during busy service periods

  • Assisting with cleaning, close-down and preparation for the following day

  • Providing excellent customer service to employees and guests

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Friendly, approachable and customer-focused

  • Reliable, punctual and professional

  • Passionate about food and hospitality

  • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment

  • A strong team player with a positive attitude

  • Well-presented with excellent communication skills

  • Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and service

  • Flexible and willing to support the team wherever required

Previous experience in catering, hospitality, restaurants or contract catering is desirable, but we are also happy to consider candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

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:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • 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
  • Receive cash rewards 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

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/3009/97298002/52301364/SU #RA Group

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!