Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support

Exclusive benefits through Perks at –

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme and life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group PLC, on CH&CO, is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join the team. The role covers 12.5 hours per week, afternoons, Monday to Friday, across 42.6 weeks per year, helping to prepare fresh food and maintain a clean, organised kitchen.

You will support all service periods, operate kitchen machinery correctly, and assist with deliveries while upholding food hygiene and safety standards. The position fosters teamwork and reliability within a busy educational catering environment.

Qualifications

• Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Helping to load and unload deliveries
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Job description

We're currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 12.5 hours per week, working afternoons, Monday to Friday. You'll keep our kitchen running smoothly, helping to prepare fresh food, keeping everything clean and organised, and supporting the team through every service. Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year What you'll do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Helping to load and unload deliveries
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance