Food Service Assistant
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Server/Wait Staff, Catering, Cashier
We're currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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 Defence 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
- 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)
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
Benefits& Perks
- 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
- Free meals
- Onsite free car parking
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