Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Caterham Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is hiring an Assistant (Zero Hours) to support daily operations at Caterham Valley. This casual, zero-hours role emphasizes food preparation, hygiene, and teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.

You will assist with deliveries, operate kitchen machinery correctly, maintain cleanliness, and uphold Compass Group's quality standards. Reliability, flexibility to shifts, and good timekeeping are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Clear communication at all levels within a team.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative attitude.
• Organised approach to routines and shifts.
• Desire to succeed and grow in the role.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to accommodate shift patterns and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Team player

Organised

Flexible shifts

Timekeeping reliability

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Assistant (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers


• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas


• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment


• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles


• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image


• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards


• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels


• Be an excellent team player


• Have a committed and organised approach


• Have a desire to succeed in your role


• Possess the ability to work under pressure


• Be flexible to work shifts


• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!