Kitchen Assistant

Serco; Guildford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is looking for a General Kitchen Assistant to join their Catering team at the Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. The role involves supporting Head Chefs and and ensuring food safety while preparing healthy menus. Candidates should possess basic computer skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in high-pressure environments. A competitive salary and additional benefits are offered, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bank holidays off

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts on leisure activities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a high-pressured catering operation.
• Experience working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are followed.
• Maintain security and safety of food during preparation and distribution.
• Prepare and cook varied and healthy menus including special diets.
• Perform random Quality Checks before, during, and after mealtimes.
• Order all foodstuffs and consumables for catering services.

Skills

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Risk and conflict management understanding

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or 3

Job description

Gatwick IRCs

Full time, .5 hours

Permanent

£,. Per Annum

Here at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre we have an exciting opportunity for a General Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team.

As a Kitchen assistant you will provide and carry out catering services, in accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines.

To enable the catering operation to provide all services by supporting the Head Chefs and Chefs.

Key responsibilities

• To assist the above in ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are strictly observed and controlled.
• To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs are maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the establishment. Food waste is disposed of and recycled via approved methods.
• To prepare and cook varied and healthy menus for detainees to include special diets, special day and religious events as directed by the Head Chef.
• To perform random Quality Checks on serveries’ before, during and after mealtimes where required.
• To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder including ordering of all foodstuffs and consumables for all catering services.

What you need to do the job

The successful post holder must have some basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook applications.

They must have strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication.

It is important that they have good problem‑solving skills.

Understanding risk and conflict management is key within this role.

It is essential they have demonstratable experience of working in a high‑pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications, however, all training will be given

• Food Safety level 2 or 3
• Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Awareness of allergen control within catering

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Bank holidays off
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco benefits package including cinema, Merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• An autonomous and supportive culture
• Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work – the nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.

A world of opportunity – our diverse UK‑wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

Great people – you’ll become an integral member of a well‑defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.