Fresh Kitchen Assistant — Fast-Paced Role with Growth & Benefits

Henderson Group; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland

Staff discount (grocery/fuel)

Job summary

Henderson Group in Downpatrick is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Eurospar Downpatrick to help operate a fast-paced kitchen, manage goods in, rotate stock and label products for display with accuracy and care.

You will report to the Chef and gain exposure to preparation, packaging, and compliance with food labelling regulations while working across deli and bakery areas. Competitive pay and employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A flair and enthusiasm for cooking with fresh quality ingredients.
• Experience working in a Fresh Food Production Kitchen.
• Previous experience working to budgets and/or targets.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Previous experience working in a catering and /or hospitality kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods-in ensuring all legislative requirements, quality specification and shelf life of products is adhered to.
• Ensure effective stock rotation practices are in place to use older products first and reduce wastage.
• Assist Chef & Cook in the preparation of ingredients as required.
• Assist with stock control procedures and ordering.
• Kitchen porter duties including keeping the machines and production areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure all packaging and other items are stored correctly.
• Accurately record any damages or wastage.
• Prepare, clean, adjust and maintain printing equipment.
• Ensure accurate information is printed on the label (use by date, price, etc) and they are produced to a high standard and in line with food labelling regulations.
• Ensure enough labels are printed to cover the production planned for the day.
• Working in all areas across the department when needed, including the deli and bakery department.
• And other duties as required for the role.

Skills

Cooking with fresh ingredients

Fast-paced delivery

Budget targets experience

MS Office knowledge

Catering kitchen experience

Hospitality kitchen experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Henderson Group in Downpatrick is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Eurospar Downpatrick to help operate a fast-paced kitchen, manage goods in, rotate stock and label products for display with accuracy and care.

You will report to the Chef and gain exposure to preparation, packaging, and compliance with food labelling regulations while working across deli and bakery areas. Competitive pay and employee benefits are offered.