Kitchen Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Routes to Work; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Kitchen Assistant responsible for meal preparation, ensuring food hygiene, and assisting with menu planning. This role offers a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, and a supportive environment for career development. Come join a diverse team that values your contributions and helps you grow.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a cook in a commercial kitchen is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Flexibility with shift work, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for up to 100 people, ensuring enough food is ready.
• Assist with meal scheduling and dietary requirements.
• Manage food stock levels and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Supervising Food Safety & Hygiene in Catering

Job description

£26,520 - £28,392 per annum | 40 hour contract | Shifts between 5:30am and 8:30pm | Fixed Term contract for 6 months | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works with us brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re conscientious, determined, and take pride in our work.

As a Kitchen Assistant here, you’ll be responsible for keeping our hard-working teams fed and watered with healthy, balanced meals. From preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch for up to 100 people per meal slot to sourcing all ingredients from our onsite warehouse, you’ll be a key player in our team, making sure your colleagues are set up for their shifts and never go hungry. You’ll always go the extra mile, keeping those dinner plates spinning at all times.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, provide you with a contributory pension scheme, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have quality training and real opportunities to build your career.

What you'll do

Make sure enough food is prepared for everyone

Assist with the planning and organising of meal schedules and menu changes, with consideration for dietary requirements

Consciously manage food stock levels, while minimising waste

Thoroughly source all meal ingredients from our onsite warehouse

Attentively maintain food hygiene standards throughout the preparation process

What you'll need

Proven experience working as a cook within a commercial kitchen is essential although additional training and support would be given to the right candidate

Incredible multi-tasking skills with a side order of organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure

Flexibility with shift work, including weekends

To be a confident clear communicator with a good standard of written English, able to follow instructions precisely

Level 2 Certificate in Supervising Food Safety & Hygiene in Catering is desirable for this role however we are happy to support your training

What you'll receive

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Plus more of the perks you deserve

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place and apply now.

If you are a registered client with Routes To Work, please contact your caseworker to apply. If you are not a registered client, please contact us to check you are eligible for this opportunity.