Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK, delivering Chartwells services across London, is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for part-time 22.5 hours per week. You’ll join a team that takes pride in its food, its brand, and its people, with opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its staff.

The role supports high standards of food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, safe handling of equipment, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Committed and organised approach to work.
• Desire to succeed in your role and contribute to the team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet the demands of rush periods.
• Flexible to work shifts as part of a part-time pattern.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Team player

Organised

Reliable

Flexible shifts

Timekeeping

Customer service

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 22.5 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Afternoons
• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons
• Fri: Afternoons

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!