Catering Assistant

Posting date:	24 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 May 2026
Location:	Croydon, CR0 2EU
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75803431

Summary

Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location: East Croydon
Hours: 32 Hours per week
Monday to Friday 7:00am- 1600pm
Salary: Competitive

Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit… A day includes:

We’re currently recruiting a reliable, customer-focused Catering Assistant with barista experience to support our catering operation within a busy corporate workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about great coffee, quality food, and outstanding customer service.
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a key role in preparing and serving food and drinks to a consistently high standard, supporting the team to deliver an efficient service that delights customers every day. You’ll be supported to grow and develop within a company that invests in its people and offers a friendly working environment with a strong focus on teamwork and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve perfectly crafted coffees and beverages to a high standard
Prepare and serve high‑quality food offerings in line with Superdrug standards
Deliver first‑class customer service in a professional corporate environment
Maintain a clean, organised, and well‑presented coffee and service area
Confidently operate coffee machines and brewing equipment
Learn and apply knowledge of brewing methods, beverage blends, and food presentation
Receive and process payments (cash and card transactions) accurately
Maintain stock levels of clean cups, plates, and consumables
Carry out daily equipment checks and report any maintenance or safety issues
Comply with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety requirements at all times
Represent Superdrug values and brand standards positively
Work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast‑paced facilities environment

What We’re Looking For

Previous catering or customer service experience, ideally with barista skills
Be confident using coffee machines and brewing equipment
Be a strong communicator who builds positive relationships easily
Show enthusiasm, motivation, and attention to detail
Be able to work effectively under pressure
Take initiative and make decisions that enhance the customer experience
Demonstrate excellent timekeeping, reliability, and attendance
Adapt well to a busy corporate workplace setting


Here's what's in it for you:
Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Company pension matching and bonus
We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
Come and be part of something special!
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