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Culina Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best-known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina, we have a winning culture; we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team to prepare and present meals to a high standard with the objective of achieving high restaurant sales. It's important the right candidate carries out kitchen duties in a clean manner and contributes to a safe environment for customers and staff.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 14.00-22.00

Salary: £24,375 per annum.

Key Duties of a Kitchen Assistant:

• Maximising sales by preparing food to a high standard with great presentation.
• Ensuring there is adequate stock of all foods whilst advising management of any shortages.
• Be aware of site promotions with regard to menu offers.
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented at a minimum satisfactory level to every customer.
• Full understanding and complete compliance with all Food Safety Regulations and Health & Safety Rules.
• Ensure all kitchen & restaurant activities are carried out in a clean and safe manner, in accordance with Company policies & procedures.
• Wearing protective clothing & equipment.
• Ensure all food has been correctly portioned to reduce waste & control expenditure at the site.
• Adhere to site standards at all times.
• Be able to identify potential equipment breakdowns and notify management accordingly.

Qualifications

• Basic Health and Safety qualifications and minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• You should have strong customer service skills and be comfortable in a customer-facing environment whilst working well under pressure.
• A knowledgeable background of working in catering operations would be advantageous.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard-working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave: Holiday entitlement is 20 days per annum plus the normal bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance: x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers: We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!