Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 20,498,688; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Health and wellbeing staff benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

An outdoor learning organization is seeking Bank Kitchen Assistants in Dorking, UK. The role involves meal preparation, cooking, and serving delicious and nutritious food in a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, food hygiene certification, and positive communication skills. Flexible bank contracts are available with shifts throughout the week, making it suitable for various schedules. Competitive pay includes a starting rate of £14.88 per hour along with holiday entitlement and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of cooking for large groups in a commercial setting.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work using own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Serve and clear food for guests.
• Deliver healthy meals to visitors.

Skills

Positive and motivational leadership

Communication skills

Planning and time management

Ability to adapt to special diets

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

Do you enjoy preparing and cooking tasty and nutritious food?

Are you friendly and communicative?

Can you provide a welcoming experience for our guests?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

About the job

We are excited to be hiring new bank Kitchen Assistants to join our team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).

We offer flexible bank contracts with a starting salary of £14.88 per.This includes 12.89 per hour plus £1.99 holiday entitlement. We have breakfast and early evening shifts available, seven days a week.

• Henley Fort and Angel Blue - Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH

Note: Please confirm your preferred location when applying.

High Ashurst and Henley Fort are in remote locations. There aren't many public transport options, so you'll need to be able to get to the centres by car or cycle.

We are looking for people who want to work in our kitchens at our busy outdoor centres. We have different hours to fit around your other commitments. Options of mornings, evenings or a combination of both.

The role involves helping with meal preparation, cooking, serving, and clearing. You'll deliver healthy, freshly made meal options to our visitors.

We'd love to hear from you if you have kitchen experience, whether from home cooking or a commercial setting.

Who are we looking for?

• Positive and motivational leadership and communication skills
• Holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene Level 3
• Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs
• Experience of adapting to special diets and allergens
• Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative
• Positive and solution focused

We’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before confirming your appointment.

What are the benefits of working for SOLD?

• Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience for our guests
• Training, development, and ongoing support
• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers and projects
• Working at any of our three unique centres in beautiful locations
• Health and wellbeing staff benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme — contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of your pensionable pay
• Family and lifestyle discounts, including savings on food, cinema, trips away, holidays and gifts

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Robin Ridsdale via email at [e-mail] .