Kitchen Assistant - Canterbury

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to be at the heart of our University catering team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). You will help prepare delicious, high-quality food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure the safe use of all equipment while upholding our brand image across campus venues.

You will work 5 out of 7 days, thrive under pressure, manage priorities, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver great service.

Qualifications

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Universities and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• Demonstrate ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Be an excellent team player and reliable.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleanliness

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Universities on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days. Could you bring your spark to Universities? Here's what you need to know before applying:

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

Job Reference: com/1610/43148001/52840316/BU #Universities & Colleges 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!