Kitchen Assistant

Exertis (UK) Ltd.; Cannock; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

16 hours per week

Employee discounts

Pension contributions

Job summary

Certas Energy in Cannock is seeking a Weekend Kitchen Assistant to support our retail kitchen outlet. You will prepare and serve food, maintain cleanliness and uphold high food safety standards while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers.

You’ll work 16 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays, with Real Living Wage £13.45 per hour. No formal experience required, though prior retail or food service helps; training will cover HACCP, health and safety and stock control.

Qualifications

• Retail or food service experience preferred.
• Customer-focused with great service.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to brand standards.
• Deliver friendly customer service and positive experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen.
• Follow health & safety, HACCP and stock-control procedures.
• Support stock management and deliveries during shifts.
• Contribute to achieving site sales targets.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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At Certas Energy we’re keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (compliance) Initiative. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos – it is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to long-term business success.

How you’ll power our business as a Kitchen Assistant - Weekends

Business area; Truckstops

Location: Cannock

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of our retail kitchen outlet, helping us deliver excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, cleanliness and food safety. Working as part of the wider retail team, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for customers and ensure our kitchen operates efficiently.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare and serve food in line with brand standards
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive customer experience
• Support food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen
• Follow food hygiene standards and HACCP requirements
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning tasks
• Follow company policies covering health & safety, food safety, cash handling and stock control
• Support stock management and deliveries, reporting shortages where required
• Help contribute to site sales targets
• Deliver fast and efficient service during busy trading periods
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider retail team

What we’ll need from you

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, some previous retail or food service experience
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering great service
• Good awareness of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices
• A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
• The ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards
• Reliability and a positive approach to working as part of a team

Why join Certas Energy?

At Certas Energy, our people are key to our success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career.

What you’ll get from us

• £13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage
• Sat 1-9pm Sunday 2pm -10pm
• 16 hours per week
• Access to employee discount schemes
• Pension contributions
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a national retail business.

Doing right by everyone

People matter at Certas Energy. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Certas Energy.