Kitchen Assistant

Elior Uk; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning catering service as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience for the over 55 community. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and kitchen cleanliness. Enjoy flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and various wellbeing benefits. Become part of a company that values respect, inclusion, and personal growth, making a positive impact on local lives through quality service and locally sourced food.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Career Progression

Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the kitchen area, ensuring it is clean and well-stocked.
• Support the Chef(s) with simple food preparation and kitchen standards.
• Ensure knowledge of the menu and special offers for customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

This role based at Tudor Rose Court sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the menu and special offers to provide relevant information to customers and clients.
• Maintain the kitchen area, ensuring it is clean, well-presented, and well-stocked.
• Support the Chef(s) by assisting with simple food preparation and maintaining high standards in the kitchen environment.
• Operate relevant equipment safely, reporting any maintenance issues following procedures.
• Operate the till as required, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations, reporting any incidents as per procedures.

Working Pattern: 2 days out of 7, 12 hours per week.

What can you bring?

• A genuine interest in delivering excellent customer service.
• A focus on front-line service.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Our way of saying thank you…

At Elior, we aim to make our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, offering generous benefits in exchange for your dedication.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Delicious and healthy meals every day.
• Flexible Working: Balance work and personal life with flexible hours.
• Holiday Allowance: Starting with 28 days, increasing to 31 days after two years.
• Family Leave: Support during important family commitments.
• Paid Charity Leave: Volunteer for causes close to your heart.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for growth and development.
• Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and wellbeing resources.
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future.
• Discounts & Perks: Discounts on entertainment, leisure, cashback, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Why it's great to work for us…

Elior is a multi-award-winning UK contract caterer with over 10,000 colleagues across various sectors including workplaces, sporting venues, heritage sites, public sector, health and care, and education. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

That's why 87% of colleagues are proud to work here!

We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging, celebrating diversity to create a positive, empowering environment where colleagues can succeed.

If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We're happy to help.