Assistant Kitchen Manager - Rugby (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Royal Leamington Spa to provide high-quality meals for boarding students. The role includes assisting with menu planning, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety compliance. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal development within a committed organizational environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Passionate about delivering quality food.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager with meal planning and food production.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage kitchen stock effectively.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety compliance

Team management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Job description

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Assistant Kitchen Manager - Rugby (Hiring Immediately), royal leamington spa

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Client:

Compass Group

Location:

royal leamington spa, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 out of 7 days, weekends and evenings

As Assistant Kitchen Manager, you would be part of a small team consisting of a Kitchen Manager and 5 Catering Assistants. Together, you would provide freshly prepared meals for approximately 60 boarding students, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. We pride ourselves on fresh, from-scratch cooking.

You would assist the Kitchen Manager with the overall management of the boarding house menu, food production planning, food purchasing, and stock control.

You will contribute and assist with; menu development, cleanliness and general housekeeping of the kitchen..

Shift Pattern Overview:

• 5 days over 7, with shifts alternating between 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 11:30 AM–7:30 PM.
• Two days each week will require you to provide all meal services (breakfast, lunch, and supper) when the Kitchen Manager is off. so, a split shift - 7-2/5:30-7:30 or full day 7am-7:30pm would be required. over time will be paid in money or in lieu
• Typical days off will be Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday, with every third weekend off.

Outside of Term Time:
The School is contracted to private lettings and international student programs (e.g., Easter and summer schools), you’ll join a larger catering team. No split shifts are required during these periods.

However, we can accommodate a term time only contract for you should you prefer

Key Responsibilities are to Assist the Kitchen Manager with the following;

- House menu, food production planning, and purchasing within budgetary constraints.

- Cleanliness and general housekeeping of all kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

- Manage stock effectively to minimise waste and maintain budgetary targets.

- Maintain health and safety standards, including adherence to food safety regulations and checks.

- Ensure compliance with company policies regarding uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Person Specification

- Excellent culinary skills with experience in a similar role.

- Passionate about food and delivering excellence.

- NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable).

About Us

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.

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!