Kitchen Assistant

Lidl GB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Assistant in Exeter, where you'll prepare meals for staff, manage food stock, and ensure hygiene standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a cook within a commercial kitchen is essential.
• Flexibility with shift work, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for up to 100 people.
• Assist with meal planning and dietary requirements.
• Maintain food hygiene standards.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Supervising Food Safety & Hygiene in Catering

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Summary

Summary

£26,520 - £28,392 per annum | 40 hour contract | Day shifts | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re conscientious, determined, and take pride in our work.

As a Kitchen Assistant here at Lidl, you’ll be responsible for keeping our hard-working teams fed and watered with healthy, balanced meals. From preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch for up to 100 people per meal slot to sourcing all ingredients from our onsite warehouse, you’ll be a key player in our team, making sure your colleagues are set up for their shifts and never go hungry. You’ll always go the extra mile, keeping those dinner plates spinning at all times.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, provide you with a contributory pension scheme, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have quality training and real opportunities to build your career.

What you'll do

• Make sure enough food is prepared for everyone
• Assist with the planning and organising of meal schedules and menu changes, with consideration for dietary requirements
• Consciously manage food stock levels, while minimising waste
• Thoroughly source all meal ingredients from our onsite warehouse
• Attentively maintain food hygiene standards throughout the preparation process
  
  

What you'll need

• Proven experience working as a cook within a commercial kitchen is essential although additional training and support would be given to the right candidate
• Incredible multi-tasking skills with a side order of organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility with shift work, including weekends
• To be a confident clear communicator with a good standard of written English, able to follow instructions precisely
• Level 2 Certificate in Supervising Food Safety & Hygiene in Catering is desirable for this role however we are happy to support your training
  
  

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days' holiday(pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Plus more of the perks you deserve
  
  

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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