Kitchen Assistant — Full‑Time, Growth & Team Chemistry

Chartwells Independent; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Chartwells. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, contracted to 42 weeks per year, with Monday to Friday day shifts. You will be joining a team that takes pride in food, brand, and people, and offers progression within a supportive environment.

You will prepare high-quality food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, operate equipment correctly, assist with deliveries, and uphold brand standards while following health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Excellent teamwork and communication at all levels.
• Organised approach to prioritising tasks and shifts.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the company.
• Strong reliability and timekeeping in a busy kitchen.
• Flexibility to work changing shifts as required.
• Adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Chartwells and uphold a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Team player

Organised

Desire to succeed

Reliability

Flexibility

Timekeeping

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Chartwells. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, contracted to 42 weeks per year, with Monday to Friday day shifts. You will be joining a team that takes pride in food, brand, and people, and offers progression within a supportive environment.

You will prepare high-quality food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, operate equipment correctly, assist with deliveries, and uphold brand standards while following health and safety regulations.