Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service organization in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis, contracted for 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will help prepare high-quality food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and comply with food safety standards. Join to enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and ample opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent team player qualities.
• Committed and organized approach.
• Desire to succeed in the role.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring correct use of machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the loading/unloading of deliveries.
• Representing Defence and maintaining positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Communication

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 20 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.

Shift patterns

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

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 Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications / Our ideal Kitchen Assistant

• 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.

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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!