Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Apprenticeships

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life cover

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Pabulum in the Greater London area. The role is part-time (20 hours per week), with day shifts (Monday and Wednesday to Friday) and a 43.6-week year contract.

You will help prepare fresh meals, keep the kitchen clean, and support the team during service. Responsibilities include using equipment safely, loading/unloading deliveries, and upholding Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Pabulum and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Prioritise tasks

Strong communication

Team player

Organised

Reliability

Flexible shifts

Job description

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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join Pabulum on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week, working day shifts, Monday and Wednesday 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 43.6 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 Pabulum 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:

• 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

About you

• 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

Job Reference: com/0411/47834001/52832250/R/BU #Pabulum

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!

• Job Reference com/0411/47834001/52832250/R/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 4 December, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline