Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role (12.5 hours/week). Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should demonstrate effective communication, the ability to manage pressure, and be flexible with shifts. This role offers numerous benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Must have a desire to succeed in the role.
• Committed and organised with flexibility in shifts.
• Demonstrable reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Assist in loading or unloading deliveries.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Represent the brand positively.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Excellent team player

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

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.

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

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

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

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

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

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 CH&CO 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

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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!