Kitchen Assistant

Pasta Evangelists; Oxford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to ensure high-quality food preparation and maintain kitchen standards. The role involves working in a dynamic environment, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. Join a diverse team and enjoy various perks.

Benefits

Monthly bonus according to site performance

Free Pasta Evangelists products

Referral Scheme bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest quality and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with health regulations.
• Document food information and manage stock rotation.

Skills

Food Handling

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Description

Our Kitchen Assistants/Team Members are responsible for preparing our food offering to the highest quality and standards.

Department: Takeaway

Location: Cloud Kitchen - Oxford

Compensation: £12.21 - £13.00 / hour

Description

Our Kitchen Assistants/Team Members are responsible for preparing our food offering to the highest quality and standards.
Their role is crucial in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation in the kitchen.

Opening hours: from 10.00am to 2.00am from Monday to Sunday

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Ensuring that the kitchen is set up and ready for each service with the right amount of prepared Pasta Sauces and other ingredients that ensure the right amount for quick service but does not negatively impact food costs i.e. wastage. Including preparing par levels in the pre-prepared cold delivery fridge
• Wear a full smart clean uniform to the brand standard at all times whilst on shift and protective clothing as required.
• Ensure the full Pasta Evangelists Standard is adhered to, thereby ensuring our Pasta and other Products are kept to the highest possible standard for Best product quality to our customer.
• To ensure that the kitchen is exceptionally clean and complies with all Health and Safety / Quality and Safety regulations.
• To keep an eye on the Availability and Inform the Team leaders and wider team in advance.
• Document and keep a record of information on food as appropriate to the company policy and effective date labelling and make sure stock rotation principles (FIFO) are fully adhered to.
• Ensure that all par levels are maintained.
• Ensure any food wastage is recorded accurately.
• Utilise the SOP to maximise the quality and speed of food readiness.
• For all equipment i.e. Fridges, Pasta Boiler, Ovens, Microwaves etc ensure that the right temperature records are kept and the correct procedures are followed for safe food handling.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to the SOP standard. E.g. Kitchen management system, oven, fridges, freezers etc.
• Preparing and cooking food to the highest of standards and complying with the preparation of all food that meets Pasta Evangelist’s requirements as laid out within “How to Cards”
• Ensure all food is prepared quickly, in the correct order, to the How to Card standard and in line with all SOP’s.
• Full Checking deliveries into the Store and reporting any issues to the Team Leader/ Manager. To Ensure that all deliveries are Received & stored appropriately and storage requirements are adhered to.
• Full Operating the wash-up area effectively and ensuring any equipment used is thoroughly cleaned.
• Full Use correct signage whilst cleaning is taking place.
• Full Ensure that all rubbish is disposed of correctly at all times, following the company waste management processes in relation to recycling and adhering to Local Authority requirements.
• Reporting of any equipment defects quickly to Team leader or Area Manager.
• Full Ensure that all close down kitchen procedures are followed and that the kitchen is always clean and prepared as possible for the next shift.
• Full Regularly organise pest checks and report any concerns to the Team leader and higher management.
  
  

Who are you:

• You have knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses (preferable).
• You are familiar with basic culinary techniques such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring ingredients.
• You have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• You are meticulous and detail-oriented when it comes to food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen organization.
• You have the ability to work well as part of a team, communicate effectively with colleagues, and follow instructions from the Team Leader and/or Area Manager.
• You are willing to adapt to changing situations, work schedules, and tasks as required in a dynamic kitchen environment.
  
  

What we can offer:

• £12.21 per hour - £13.21 per hour from midnight onwards
• Monthly bonus according to site performance
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Regular team socials
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral Scheme bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Development Opportunities - you can grow inside the business

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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