Catering Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant (Zero Hours) to help run daily operations on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As part of CH&CO and Chartwells, you will prepare food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, use equipment safely, assist with deliveries, and uphold brand standards while following food hygiene and health and safety regulations. Relief coverage and flexible shifts form part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and stay calm under busy periods.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration across shifts.
• Organised, reliable and flexible to shifts.
• Willingness to learn and succeed in the role.
• Good timekeeping and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Represent CH&CO and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Team player

Organised

Self-motivated

Reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Catering 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 Catering 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Relief coverage

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 CH&CO 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1009/44271001/52807368/R/WJ #State Schools

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!