Chef Assistant

Company Shop Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff membership

Contributory pension

On-site parking

Tea & Coffee

Job summary

Company Shop Group is seeking a Chef Assistant for the Community Shop Sunnyside in Bolton. The role focuses on cooking, food preparation and serving members with a welcoming, friendly approach while upholding food safety standards.

You will support the Chef Educator in organising Community Kitchen programs and community projects under The What If Plan, helping to meet local needs and develop individuals.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident Lone Worker with the ability to work independently with confidence.
• Proficient in Food Production with the ability to produce high-quality food offerings.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of duties as needed.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community.
• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to members, ensuring high standards of customer service and food safety.
• Chop vegetables, assist in kitchen tasks and support the Chef Educator with Community Kitchen programs.
• Contribute to community-driven projects under The What If Plan initiative.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Communication

Lone Worker

Food Production

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Level 1 Food Hygiene & Food Safety

Job description

Join Our Team as a Chef Assistant based at our Community Shop in Sunnyside, Bolton

Are you passionate about reducing food waste and building stronger communities? Join our team at Community Shop, a leading redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We're on a mission to empower individuals and create positive change, and we need dedicated individuals like you to help us achieve our goals.

About us

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Salary: £13.65 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis

Location: Community Shop Sunnyside, Moisant Street, Bolton, BL3 3AT

Hours: 25 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 3pm.

Note: The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check

Role Overview:As a Chef Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our culinary operations, ensuring that every dish is prepared with care and served with a smile. From chopping vegetables to serving customers, you'll be an integral part of our team, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. This role also entails supporting the Chef Educator in organising Community Kitchen programs and community-driven projects aimed at meeting community needs through our personal and community development initiative, The What If Plan.

You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving delicious food to our members while upholding the highest standards of customer service and food safety.

Requirements:

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident Lone Worker with the ability to work independently with confidence.
• Proficient in Food Production, being able to demonstrate competence in producing high-quality food offerings with confidence and skill.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of duties as needed.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community.
• Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Safety certification required.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment preferred but not essential.

• Food Safety Certification: Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Safety certification required.

What's in it for you:

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking.
• Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
• Eligible for Costco membership and Cycle 2 Work
• Life assurance benefit