Kitchen Assistant

Inspire Catering; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant in Scotland, contracted for 25 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates excel under pressure, work well in teams, and demonstrate reliability. The role is part-time and offers various development opportunities, including training and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery.
• Assisting with deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing the brand positively.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Team player

Organised approach

Flexible to work shifts

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Inspire on a part time basis, contracted to 25 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.

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

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

Responsibilities

• 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 Inspire and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Job Reference: com/0109/48936001/52682358/BU #SCOT #Inspire

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!