Catering Assistant 16 hours
Croydon
Croydon, United Kingdom
Full Time
Head-Office
Permanent Contract
£ Competitive
About the Role
📍Location: East Croydon
🕒Hours: 16 hours per week
• Typically 9:30am–2:30pm, 3–4 days per week
• 4.5 paid hours per shift (with a 30-minute unpaid break)
• Paid overtime available where applicable
💷Salary: Competitive
🎉Why Superdrug?
Passionate about beauty and health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based near East Croydon station, offers a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.
We place our customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health and beauty—valued for our choice, value, service, and expertise.
Our success comes from our people. We’re proud of our supportive culture, where individuality is celebrated, development is encouraged, and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
📅Here’s the exciting bit… A day includes:
We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our Food Service team on a part-time basis. You’ll support the preparation and service of fresh food for colleagues and visitors during breakfast and lunch service.
This is an important supporting role, ideal for someone who enjoys food preparation, teamwork, and working within clear processes in a fast-paced environment.
📝Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing fresh food items such as salads, sandwiches, baguettes, toasties, protein pots, boiled eggs, jacket potato fillings, and yoghurt pots
• Ensuring food displays and counters are well stocked, fresh, and presented to a high standard
• Supporting lunch service (12:00–2:00pm, Monday–Friday) to ensure timely and consistent delivery
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation across kitchen and service areas
• Working collaboratively with a supportive and experienced team
What We’re Looking For:
• An interest in preparing fresh food and maintaining high hygiene standards
• A reliable, team-focused approach with good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and support colleagues during busy periods
• Ability to work the required hours and shifts for the role
• Previous experience in a similar environment is helpful but not essential
You don’t need to be a chef—just someone who enjoys working with food, takes pride in their work, and contributes positively to a team environment. A food safety certificate is desirable; training can be provided where needed.
💡Here’s what’s in it for you:
• Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
• Two staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products (in store and online)
• Company pension scheme and bonus opportunities (where applicable)
• Access to “Stream”, a money management app allowing you to access a portion of earned pay
• Being part of something bigger – we are part of a group working closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK
• Part of the A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• Enhanced family leave policies, company sick pay, and wellbeing support
Come and be part of something special!
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Location
Superdrug Head Office, 51 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EU, United Kingdom
Why Work With Us?
Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?
Avivia Digicare
Workplace+ You and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check!
Holiday
You’ll receive up to 25 days of holiday, with the option to buy or sell days each year. Your holiday entitlement increases with your length of service—rising to 28 days after 3 years and up to 30 days after 5 years. Head office employees also enjoy 8 UK bank holidays each year.
Stream
The Stream app allows you to track how much money you’re earning throughout the month and take up to 40% of it ahead of pay day, giving you more pay flexibility. You will also have access to lots of discounts, a financial coach and a competitive saving pot.
Benefits
You can earn up to 30% bonus with March pay, get annual salary reviews in January, receive up to 7% pension contributions, and opt into company-paid private medical insurance, plus many more benefits. Check out your department page for more!
Amazing Team
Superdrug is a place for everyone. We respect every voice and celebrate individuality. Enjoy team incentives and fun! If you’re passionate and resilient, Superdrug is the place for you!
Team Member Discount
Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!
Fantastic Fun
Work at Superdrug is not just work, it’s a fun-filled journey. We create a vibrant atmosphere filled with positivity. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Inspiring Futures
Superdrug is dedicated to inspiring careers We offer a variety of learning opportunities, including bespoke training programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to advance and transition into different roles.
Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
1. Submit Your Application
Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug.
2. Initial Screening
Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if it matches our requirements to confirm you are comfortable with the core details of the role and to get to know you better!
3. First Interview
If selected, you will be invited to a competency-based interview with the line manager via teams.
4. Second Interview
If further selected, you will attend a face-to-face interview at our Head Office. Depending on the role, you may be asked to prepare a presentation or complete a task for technical positions. You will be informed in advance if this is required.
5. Offer & Contract
Upon a successful application, you will receive a job offer and contract outlining the specifics of your role, salary, and benefits. Once accepted, we will initiate the onboarding process to collect all necessary details from you.
6. Onboarding
After completing your onboarding, your line manager will contact you to extend a welcome and address any questions you may have to ease first-day nerves. You will then be provided with a comprehensive induction plan designed to ensure your success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We have answers! - Check out our FAQ page for more.
Job Reference: 264660