Kitchen Assistant - Afternoon/Evenings

Edsential Community Interest Company; Llanfairpwllgwyngyll; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at the Conway Centre on Anglesey. The role supports meal prep and service for residential school groups and visitors, within an annualised-hours contract and a typical 12:00–19:00 shift.

We offer full training, a collaborative team, and opportunities to develop in a unique residential setting. Applicants should be able to work in a busy kitchen and provide good customer service.

Qualifications

• Catering/hospitality experience is desirable but not required.
• Full training provided.
• Able to work in a team in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breakfast and lunch preparation and service.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and basic food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and high food hygiene standards.
• Wash kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.
• Support stock storage and rotation procedures.
• Assist with dietary and allergen requirements and guest service.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Pride in standards

Efficient in busy kitchen

Job description

Hours: 20 hours per week (Annualised Hours Contract)

Shift Hours: Typically 12PM-7PM

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Full Address:The Conway Centre - Anglesey, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, LL61 6DJ

Whilst this is an annualised-hours contract, employees typically enjoy reduced working commitments during parts of August and the Christmas/New Year period, reflecting the seasonal nature of our residential programme. However, annualised hours provide the flexibility needed to support school groups from across the UK, whose term dates vary throughout the year.

Are you looking for a hospitality role that offers a later start, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to work in a unique residential centre on Anglesey?

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at the Conway Centre, supporting the preparation and service of meals for residential school groups and visitors.

Working Pattern:

• 24 hours per week (annaulised contract)
• Primarily Monday to Friday rota
• Typically 12PM to 7PMshift
• Occasional weekend working and flexibility to support residential groups and special events where required

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assisting with breakfast and lunch preparation and service
• Preparing fresh ingredients and basic food items
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Washing kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas
• Supporting stock storage and stock rotation procedures
• Assisting with dietary and allergen requirements
• Providing excellent customer service to guests and visitors

What we are lookin for:

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have a positive and reliable attitude
• Take pride in maintaining high standards
• Can work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Have previous catering, hospitality or food service experience (desirable but not essential)
• Full training will be provided.

What benefits do you get in return?

• Paid training and development opportunities
• Enhanced DBS Check - Cost covered by employer on acceptance of role
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme (throughout the year)
• Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeingprogrammes and a wellbeing team
• Uniform and safety shoes provided on day 1
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• Opportunities for promotion
• Opportunties for additional hours during busy periods

We take pride in training and inducting our employees, so everyone has the skills they require to successfully carry out their role. In return, we want your commitment to work hard and to make a big difference!

Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority, therefore successful applicantswill be subject to relevant pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS.

Please note for all catering and cleaning vacancies the jobs will be closed once a suitable applicant has been interviewed.