Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great operational training and dev

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy with EAP

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) in London. You will join a team that takes pride in its food, its people, and its brand, with opportunities for progression within a company that invests in its people.

The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring safe operation of equipment, while complying with hygiene and safety standards. A supportive wellbeing and development culture is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent team player with a committed and organised approach.
• Desire to succeed and the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts and strong timekeeping/reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights 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 loading or unloading deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Pressure handling

Flexible

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

You'll work this shift pattern (example):

• Mon: Evenings
• Tues: Evenings
• Weds: Evenings
• Sat: Evenings
• Sun: Evenings

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 CH&CO 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

Job Reference: com/2209/48954001/52835026/BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, a part of 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 stride 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!