Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant. This part-time role (12.5 hours per week) involves preparing high-quality food and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will be a team player, flexible with shifts, and have excellent timekeeping. Opportunities for development and a supportive team environment are key benefits of this position.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Communicates effectively at all levels.
• Has a desire to succeed in the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Ensuring correct use of machinery and equipment.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Team player

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 12.5 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.

Benefits

• 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

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Mornings
• Tues: Mornings
• Weds: Mornings
• Thurs: Mornings
• Fri: Mornings
• Sat:
• Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 38 weeks per year.

Key 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 CH&CO 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

Job Reference: com/3110/42391001/52772478/BU #Pabulum

Equal Opportunity

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!