ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services
Catering Assistant
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Customer Services Assistant – Zero Hours (Permanent Casual - 0 hours per week)
As a Customer Services Assistant – Zero Hours, you’ll ensure smooth operations in our Defence site on a flexible zero-hours contract. Yours is a role where you can deliver high-quality experiences, embrace variety, and see real impact—from behind the counter and into the heart of our teams.
What Will Your Day Look Like?
- Shift pattern: Approximately 3 days per week (adjusting as required).
- Dedicated to maintaining high standards across Domestic Purchasing, Catering Operations, and Food Service.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll deploy your skills to deliver exceptional standards across:
- Food service excellence
- Preparing delicious, high-quality meals that delight customers.
- Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays to drive engagement.
- Brand representation
- Proudly embodying our positive brand image of excellence in service.
- Efficient transaction handling
- Operating cash registers with precision and professionalism.
- Food safety & hygiene
- Compliance with highest Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
- Operational integrity
- Ensuring Health & Safety compliance and a safe work environment.
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Who Are We Looking For?
You might have previous foodservice experience—but what’s more critical is your attitude and passion for exceptional service. Here’s what excites us about an ideal candidate:
- Energetic andsolution-focused: You thrive on positivity and love being part of a team.
- Service-oriented: Delivering exceptional experiences (to military personnel, government staff, and others) is more than just a role—it’s your ethos.
- Team player: Collaborative, accommodating schedule shifts, and hustling for a great working atmosphere.
- Pressure-proof: Able to maintain impeccable standards under tight deadlines.
- Safety-conscious: Prioritising adherence to Health & Safety and food handling protocols.
Bonus: Catering/ligue practices/experience, but your enthusiasm for customer service is your edge.
More Than A Job—It’s A Purpose
At Compass Group UK&I, ESS provides essential services across:
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- Defence: Over 250 UK military establishments.
- Government & Energy: Catering high-profile security sites and energy sector operations (from sites to rigs and floatels).
Why join us? You’ll be part of a team that truly values people. Where we encourage diversity, equal opportunity, and invest in your growth—helping you progress with recognisable uplifts for going beyond your role. Join us to be your spark for people who matter most.
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Job Reference: com/0107/95028001/52527060/WJ
Why Diversity? Because We Are At Our Best Together
At Compass Group UK&I, we champion an inclusive culture where everyone can be their true self. Our pledge is: ✔ Equal opportunities in hiring and advancement ✔ Celebrating unique abilities, talents, and backgrounds ✔ Creating a workplace where you feel empowered and can thrive—because diversity strengthens us.
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