Kitchen Assistant

Inspire Catering; Trinant; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Trinant is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant. You will prepare high-quality food, ensure cleanliness, and assist with deliveries. This full-time role offers great development opportunities, operational training, and a range of benefits including life assurance and employee assistance programs. Ideal candidates will exhibit excellent teamwork, organizational skills, and flexibility with shifts. Join a team that takes pride in their work and invests in employees.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent team player and organized.
• Flexible with shift work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with deliveries.
• Represent the company positively.
• Comply with food hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Desire to succeed

Timekeeping

Flexibility

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Inspire on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 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 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.

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

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts. Please note: This role is contracted to 41.6 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 Inspire and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications

• 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