Kitchen Assistant

Gather & Gather UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Birmingham is looking for a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. You'll prepare high-quality food, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and assist with deliveries. Ideal candidates are team players who can manage pressure and demonstrate reliability. The company offers great training opportunities and benefits like life assurance and access to discounts.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks, and communicate effectively.
• Strong commitment and organised approach.
• Willingness to succeed in the role.
• Flexibility for working shifts.
• Reliability and excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Use machinery and equipment correctly.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent team player

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You\'ll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You\'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\'ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift pattern

Here\'s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Key responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
• Representing Inspire and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal candidate

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Job Reference

Job Reference: com/2909/43413001/52765093/BU #Gather and Gather

About CH&CO / Compass Group UK&I

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!