Kitchen Assistant

Lodestone House; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 when you refer a fri

Pension scheme and life assurance

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Descripción de la vacante

Lodestone House is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (15 hours per week, afternoons, Monday to Friday). The role runs for 39.3 weeks per year, with duties including food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, equipment handling, and assisting with deliveries, while upholding Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Applicants should be reliable, team-spirited, and capable of working under pressure with flexible shifts; pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS

Formación

• Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels.
• Be an excellent team player.
• Have a committed and organised approach.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Be flexible to work shifts.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Helping to load and unload deliveries
• Representing Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Conocimientos

Time management

Team player

Reliable

Flexible shifts

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join Lodestone House on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week, working afternoons, Monday to Friday.

You'll keep our kitchen running smoothly, helping to prepare fresh food, keeping everything clean and organised, and supporting the team through every service.

Please note: This role is contracted to 39.3 weeks per year

What You'll Do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Helping to load and unload deliveries
• Representing Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking

About You

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Lodestone House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0511/93571001/52835623/R/BU #LodestoneHouse

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!