Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role in Tonbridge. Contracted for 28.5 hours per week, the ideal candidate should excel under pressure, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be a team player. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the company, fostering a supportive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Experience working well in a team environment.
• Organised and committed approach to responsibilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shift patterns.
• Demonstrated exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food to delight clients and customers.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure correct use of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent the company positively and maintain brand image.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Team player

Organised approach

Desire to succeed

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional timekeeping

Reliability

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 28.5 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Please note: This role is contracted to 38.2 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? 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 Chartwells 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1712/43486001/52781728/BU #Independent

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!