Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Catering Assistant

Compass Group UK • Maidstone, Kent

Salary

£26k – £26k

Posted

5 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Compass Group UK is hiring a Catering Assistant in Maidstone, a hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £26k – £26k. Compass Group UK holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Compass Group UK — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £26k – £26k
How this salary compares: about 11% below the £29,630 median across 1,723 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Posted: 5 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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