Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location: Daytona Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey
Department: Catering
Reporting to: Venue / Catering Supervisor
Hours: Full time (flexible, including evenings and weekends)

Are you reliable, energetic, and enjoy working in a busy food service environment? As a Catering Assistant at Daytona Sandown Park, you'll support food preparation, food service and customer service operations during our racing events. Working as part of a busy catering team, you'll help deliver high-quality food, maintain excellent food hygiene standards and create a positive customer experience.

Why Join Us

• Work in a fast paced, customer focused motorsport environment
• Be part of a friendly and supportive catering team
• No two days are the same in this busy venue
• Build skills in food preparation, service, and customer care
• Gain experience working in live events and high volume service
• Opportunity to develop within a well established karting business

About Daytona & Sandown Park

Daytona is the UK's leading karting operator, delivering one of the most authentic motorsport experiences available in arrive-and-drive karting. From championship-winning DMAX race karts and iconic endurance events to corporate experiences and junior driver development, Daytona provides unrivalled racing opportunities for drivers of all levels.

Daytona Sandown Park is a long-established outdoor karting venue operating in a fast paced, customer focused environment. Quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every customer receives a safe, professional, and memorable experience.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day to day running of the catering operation, helping prepare and serve food, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure customers receive efficient and friendly service.

This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation in line with business requirements
• Serve customers efficiently and provide a friendly, professional service
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene at all times
• Support stock control, storage, and rotation of ingredients
• Assist with keeping kitchen and service areas organised and well maintained
• Work closely with the wider team to support events and busy periods
• Follow all health, safety, and food safety regulations

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or food service role (desirable)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• Food hygiene knowledge or certification (preferred but not essential)
• Right to work in the UK