Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells Universities; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join Universities’ catering teams on a part-time, 30-hour week. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, delivering high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting a busy kitchen.

You’ll work as part of Universities venues, representing the Compass brand with pride, and have opportunities to progress within a company that values its people, rewards reliability, and promotes learning and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks while communicating at all levels.
• Excellent team player with an organised approach.
• Desire to succeed in a busy kitchen role.
• Flexible to work shifts and maintain exceptional timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Universities and uphold the Compass brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Manage pressure

Prioritise tasks

Communicate effectively

Team player

Organised

Desire to succeed

Flexible shifts

Timekeeping

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Universities on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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.

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 Universities 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

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.

Job Reference: com/1509/94125002/52812143/BU #Universities & Colleges

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!