Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable logistics company in Carlisle is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for a full-time position. The role involves ensuring food safety compliance, preparing quality meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. As part of a supportive team, you'll benefit from competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and various additional perks. Ideal candidates will possess basic food hygiene knowledge and a desire to thrive in a catering environment.

Benefits

28 Days paid holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service benefit

Length of service recognition scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety protocols.
• Ability to operate kitchen and till equipment is desirable.
• Experience in catering operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Prepare food to a high standard and presentation.
• Maximise sales and avoid customer complaints through quality service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Basic Health and safety

Fire training

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.

What We Offer

• Permanent Contract — Stability you can count on.
• Guaranteed Hours — No last‑minute cancellations.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits.
• A supportive team that values YOU.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Carlisle on a Full Time and Permanent Position.

Job Description

Shift: Monday‑Friday 14:00‑22:00.

Salary: £24,375 per annum.

Health and Safety / Food Safety

• Ensure full understanding and total compliance with all Food Safety regulations and Health and Safety rules
• Ensure all kitchen activities are carried out in a clean and safe manner, in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Ensure protective clothing is worn and protective equipment is used as appropriate
• Be able to spot potential equipment breakdowns and notify management accordingly

Sales

• Maximise sales at the site by preparing food to a high standard and presentation
• Ensure that there is adequate stock of all foods on menu advising management of any shortages

Customer Service

• Avoid customer complaints by ensuring food is prepared and presented satisfactorily to every customer
• Be fully aware of site promotions with regard to menu offers

Costs

• Ensure all food has been correctly proportioned to minimise waste and control expenditure at the site
• Ensure that all food has been prepared to a high standard first time, every time.

Other Duties

• Clean and maintain all preparation equipment
• Know how to operate the dishwasher efficiently and effectively
• Collect, clean and restock all crockery, glassware and cutlery, ensuring that they are cleaned properly and in a sanitary condition
• Regularly clean and descale the dishwasher
• Know and use the correct procedures for cleaning pots and pans
• Keep food storage areas neat and orderly
• Clean and reset tables in the restaurant
• Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with daily, weekly and monthly schedules
• Clean and mop kitchen floors
• Attend site/communications meetings as required
• Attend courses as required
• Attend an annual appraisal and quarterly reviews as required
• Complete all reasonable additional duties/projects as requested by Supervisor/Manager

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene
• Basic Health and safety
• Fire training

Desirable

• A knowledge of the operation of the kitchen and till equipment would be desirable
• A knowledge of working in catering operations would be desirable

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.

Benefits

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 5 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme – £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.