Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Wimbledon seeks a motivated Kitchen Assistant to prepare high-quality food while maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This part-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should be flexible, reliable, and able to work under pressure.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for career progression

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Organized and committed, with a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Use all machinery and equipment correctly.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
• Represent the company and maintain a positive brand image.
• Follow food handling and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Manage pressure

Prioritize tasks

Communicate effectively

Excellent team player

Organized and committed

Desire to succeed

Work well under pressure

Flexible with shifts

Reliable and punctual

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted for 25 hours per week. You will be part of a team that takes pride in their food, brand, and most importantly, their people. We offer opportunities for career progression within a company that values individuality and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Shift pattern:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Off
• Sun: Off

Please note: This role is contracted for 38 weeks per year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Assisting with loading and unloading deliveries
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Following Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• Manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively
• Be an excellent team player
• Be organized and committed
• Have a desire to succeed
• Work well under pressure
• Be flexible with shifts
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality

Join us at Compass Group UK&I, where you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development in one of the UK's leading companies.

Job Reference: com/2908/43188001/52747202/R/BU #Independent

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