Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Operational training

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, via CH&CO, is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant on a permanent casual basis (0 hours per week). You will help ensure smooth kitchen operations, maintain high cleanliness standards and support deliveries while representing the Compass brand with professionalism.

The role emphasizes flexibility to work shifts, strong timekeeping, teamwork, and a commitment to health and safety. Training and development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives are highlighted as benefits.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas to a high standard.
• Ensure safe and correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and supplies as needed.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I with a positive brand image and comply with hygiene and safety standards.

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Assistant (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Assistant (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• 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

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? 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 Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant - Zero Hours 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

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 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!