Community Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Front‑Line Support

Elior UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Volunteering days

Career progression

Job summary

Elior UK, operating Caterplus sites, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. You’ll support chefs, keep the kitchen clean and well stocked, and assist with simple food prep when needed.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm (25 hours per week). We offer free meals on shift, flexible working, generous holiday allowance, volunteering days, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Focused on the front line.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers to provide accurate information.
• Ensure the kitchen area is clean, well presented and well-stocked.
• Support the Chef(s) and assist with simple food prep when needed.
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Operate the till point as required.
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and incidents reported.

Skills

Customer service

Front line

Communication

Job description

Elior UK, operating Caterplus sites, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. You’ll support chefs, keep the kitchen clean and well stocked, and assist with simple food prep when needed.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm (25 hours per week). We offer free meals on shift, flexible working, generous holiday allowance, volunteering days, and opportunities for career progression.