Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team part-time (30 hours per week). The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will be a reliable team player, flexible with shifts, and able to manage pressure effectively. This position comes with development opportunities and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Great operational training

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Desire to succeed in your role.
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct use of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Represent the brand positively.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Organised approach

Timekeeping

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

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 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.

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 44 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

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

Job Reference: com/0209/47869001/52753882/R/BU #Chartwells

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!