Kitchen Assistant

Stobart; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known logistics company in Carlisle is seeking a skilled food service team member. You will be responsible for adhering to food safety regulations, maximising sales through high-quality food preparation, and delivering excellent customer service. Essential qualifications include Basic Food Hygiene and Fire training. The company offers competitive benefits like 28 days of holiday, life assurance from day one, and discounts on gym memberships.

Benefits

28 Days paid Holiday

Life assurance from Day 1

Death in service

Length of Service Recognition Scheme

Access to the Reward Me Now app

Discounted Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Basic Food Hygiene and Fire training.
• Desirable knowledge includes the operation of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Food Safety regulations.
• Maximise sales through food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare food to a high standard every time.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Basic Health and safety

Fire training

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Experience in catering operations

Job description

Job Description

Shift : Monday-Friday 14:00pm-22:00pm.

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 Stobarta 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.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include :

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 5days 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.