Catering Assistant

Job Title: Catering Assistant

Location: Christ's Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex

Contract: Full-time, 48 weeks per year (5 out of 7 days, including one weekend day)

Hours: 40 hours per week (rotating shifts: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, or 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM)

About Us: Christ's Hospital is a vibrant and busy boarding school committed to providing an exceptional dining experience for our students. Our catering team plays a vital role in ensuring all culinary needs are met, from daily meals to special events.

The Role: We are seeking enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Assistants to join our dedicated team. You will be instrumental in delivering excellent service in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up, serving, and clearing down meals for our large student body.
• Assisting with a variety of catering events, including bars, buffets, and fine dining.
• Ensuring a positive and efficient dining experience for all.

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for service.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Hardworking and reliable with a willingness to learn.
• Previous catering experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer:

• Free meals on duty.
• Full uniform provided.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a large, supportive organization with potential for career development.
• Enjoy Christmas and New Year off!

Safeguarding Commitment: Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employment will be subject to satisfactory 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; applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess their suitability to work with children.

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.

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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!