Canteen Kitchen Assistant — Breakfast Fridays

Pilgrim's Europe; Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast Fridays

Refer a Friend

Paid breaks

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Higher pay after probation

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Discounts (retail, cinema, travel)

Life assurance

Long service award

Career progression

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Llanidloes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Canteen Manager and provide a high-quality service to staff. You will assist with cooking, food preparation, stock, cash handling, and daily operations in a fast-paced canteen.

Typical shifts are Monday to Friday, early mornings. You will be part of a friendly team, with paid breaks, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for progression within our onsite catering operations.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience
• Previous experience assisting the running of canteen kitchen
• Good verbal, written and numerical skills
• Well organised
• A team player
• Self-motivated
• Friendly individual with focus on customer service
• Good PC skills
• Social media activities
• Keeps up to date with relevant legislation affecting staff catering facilities

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence and take day-to-day responsibility
• Order stock and raise/receipt POs on SAP
• Continuously review menus
• Prepare and cook food
• Assist with onsite events (BBQ, staff Christmas dinner)
• Participate in on-site engagement activities (Free Breakfast Fridays, fundraising)
• Assist with stock taking and product rotation
• Serve food and beverages
• Collect monies and operate the till
• Clean kitchen equipment, worktops, tables and floors
• Report faults to Line Manager to minimise downtime
• Prepare Buffets/refreshments for meetings
• Comply with health and safety and food hygiene standards and COSHH/HACCP

Skills

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Well organised

Self-motivated

Friendly demeanor

Good PC skills

Social media activities

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe in Llanidloes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Canteen Manager and provide a high-quality service to staff. You will assist with cooking, food preparation, stock, cash handling, and daily operations in a fast-paced canteen.

Typical shifts are Monday to Friday, early mornings. You will be part of a friendly team, with paid breaks, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for progression within our onsite catering operations.