Kitchen Assistant / Cook

Compass Group UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning & development

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis (18 hours per week). You'll be at the heart of our operation, delivering high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and representing a major High Street brand across thousands of venues.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to variable shifts, and contribute to a positive brand image while enjoying opportunities for progression, recognition, and development within a globally leading

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across levels.
• Committed and organised approach to tasks and shifts.
• Desire to succeed and contribute to brand standards.
• Flexible to work shifts and handle varying duties.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability in a role with variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain high cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure proper use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent a major High Street brand and uphold brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Manage pressure

Prioritise tasks

Effective communication

Team player

Organised

Timekeeping

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 18 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: Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to a major High Street brand? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• 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.

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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!