Casual Catering Assistant

Caterplus - Food That Feels Like Home
Join our catering team at The Curlews.

Real food. Real comfort. Real connection. That's what we do every day at Caterplus.

We cook fresh, honest meals that bring people together in over-55 communities across the UK. Food that means something - not just something on a plate.

If you care about food, people, and doing things properly, you'll feel right at home here. Because we don't just serve meals. We create moments.

Caterplus is part of Elior UK - giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses.

At Elior, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).

Working Pattern: As and when required | 11:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Job ID: 6417
What you'll be serving up...
As a Casual Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

  • Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
  • Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
  • Offer a warm and friendly service
  • Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
The ingredients you'll bring...
  • Focused on the front line
  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence
  • Team player
  • Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential
What's on the menu for you...

At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

Here's a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
  • Free meals on shift
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Training, development and career progression opportunities
  • Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here - and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.

Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat!
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