Christmas Kitchen Prep Specialist – Free Lunch

Cook Trading Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch for all employees

Free car park

Birthday/ moving/ school milestones -

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

Staff discount 30%

Discounts and free food perks

Team meals and events

Job summary

Cook Trading Limited in Sittingbourne, Kent is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to join our Food Preparation department on a casual contract from 14 September to 10 December. The role involves meat preparation, weight and portioning, and supporting the busy Christmas period to ensure orders are ready on time.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with training on safety and hygiene, knives handling, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or working in busy Kitchen
• NVQ level 1 and 2 preferred but not required
• Attention to food safety and hygiene

Responsibilities

• Carefully cutting, weighing, and preparing meat according to set instructions and recipes.
• Preparing Christmas centrepieces, including trimming, cutting, portioning, and stuffing meat products ready for cooking.
• Working safely with raw meat, poultry, and other ingredients, following all required food handling procedures.
• Preparing and stuffing meat products, ensuring they are assembled neatly and consistently to the required standard.
• Using knives and other kitchen equipment safely and confidently when cutting and preparing ingredients.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic preparation area, including cleaning surfaces, utensils, equipment, and workstations.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures when handling raw meat and preparing food.
• Working efficiently as part of the team to ensure Christmas orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Supporting the team with other preparation duties as required during the busy Christmas period.

Skills

Knife handling

Education

NVQ level 1 and 2 (Catering)

Tools

Kitchen knives

Job description

Cook Trading Limited in Sittingbourne, Kent is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to join our Food Preparation department on a casual contract from 14 September to 10 December. The role involves meat preparation, weight and portioning, and supporting the busy Christmas period to ensure orders are ready on time.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with training on safety and hygiene, knives handling, and teamwork.