Kitchen Assistant

VIZIO. Inc.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to employee discount schemes

Pension contributions

Career development within national ret

Job summary

Certas Energy is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will prepare and serve food, ensure high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and contribute to a welcoming customer experience.

You will work as part of the wider retail team, maintain brand standards, and support stock management and order deliveries. The role involves shift work and emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Retail or food service experience preferred.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Good awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in line with brand standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive customer experience.
• Support stock management and deliveries, reporting shortages.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of our retail kitchen outlet, helping us deliver excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, cleanliness and food safety. Working as part of the wider retail team, you'll help create a welcoming experience for customers and ensure our kitchen operates efficiently, safely and to brand standards.

• Prepare and serve food in line with brand standards
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive customer experience
• Support food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen
• Follow food hygiene standards and HACCP requirements
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning tasks
• Follow company policies covering health & safety, food safety, cash handling and stock control
• Support stock management and deliveries, reporting shortages where required
• Help contribute to site sales targets
• Deliver fast and efficient service during busy trading periods
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider retail team
  The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, some previous retail or food service experience
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering great service
• Good awareness of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices
• A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
• The ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards
• Reliability and a positive approach to working as part of a team
  At Certas Energy we're keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (compliance) Initiative. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos - it is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to long-term business success., At Certas Energy, our people are key to our success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career.
• £13.45 per hour - Real Living Wage
• 40 Hours per week
• Shifts 6-2pm 2pm-10pm
• Access to employee discount schemes
• Pension contributions
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a national retail business