Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant in Bishop's Stortford. This full-time role offers a chance to prepare high-quality meals and maintain kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates are team players, possess excellent timekeeping, and manage pressure well. Join the team to grow your career with competitive pay and great perks in one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively.
• Desire to succeed in your role and contribute positively.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct usage of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries.
• Represent the brand positively and comply with hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Team player

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0912/98873001/52780267/BU #Independent

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!