Kitchen Assistant / Cook - Mix & Blend Catering

The Mix; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local catering company in London is seeking a Part-time Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and cooking. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a clean Full UK Driving Licence. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to be trained as a Kitchen Manager. Duties include assisting chefs and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free staff meals on duty

Staff discounts on catering

Opportunities to earn extra at events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality is ideal but not essential.
• Clean Full UK Driving Licence required (3 years+).
• Experience of driving a manual van required.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs during food preparation and service.
• Assist with collecting catering ingredients.
• Help carry out daily HACCP checks.

Skills

Team player

Good punctuality

Passion for cooking

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Kitchen Assistant with Full UK Driving Licence willing to be trained up to kitchen manager, to join our team at our kitchen in Nine Elms / Stockwell area. Learning recipes and cooking dishes to our expected high quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to chefs during food preparation and service
• Assist Kitchen manager with collection of catering ingredients
• Help the kitchen manager carry out daily HACCP and opening & closing checks in accordance to food safety regulations
• Ensure kitchen appliances, equipment, work surfaces, floors and walls are cleaned, sanitised and well maintained on a daily basis to industry standards
• Assist the kitchen manager when receiving and unloading deliveries whilst making sure stock is stored properly by tidying and maintaining storage rooms
• Attend training online and in person
• Wage: Part-time £14.00 per hour
• Schedule: Morning, Afternoon and some evening shifts; Flexitime; Monday to Friday; Weekend availability

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Free staff meals on duty
• Staff discounts on catering
• Opportunity to participate at events and earn extra

What we are looking for

• Team player who communicates well with all colleagues
• Good punctuality, reliable, trustworthy, and honest
• Sense of urgency with a Can Do attitude
• Have a genuine passion for cooking
• Previous experience within the hospitality industry and food safety training would be ideal but not essential
• Have Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Must)
• Willingness to be trained up to Kitchen Manager
• Full UK Driving Licence (Clean licence - 3yrs+) (Must)
• Experience of driving a manual van (Must)
• Able to work early morning and evening shifts
• Valid DBS Certificate (Must)
• Willing to participate at catering events