Kitchen Assistant - Full Time - LC Swansea

Freedom Leisure; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Leisure seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support community wellbeing through leisure activities. The role involves providing an efficient catering service, working in a dynamic team environment, and fostering a positive impact on local lives. Full training and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Discounted staff membership (including family members)

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential counseling

Company pension

Insurance and savings schemes

Financial advice

Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes (salaried staff only)

Fully funded training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen or similar fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient catering service.
• Assist in kitchen cleaning and preparation for service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented approach

High level of responsibility

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Job description

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing, and would like a job that makes a real difference to local people's lives, then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups, encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in-between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. You will provide an efficient catering service, assisting in kitchen cleaning and preparation for service. Ideally, coming from a similar role, you will be a genuine team player, able to work off your own initiative, and be enthusiastic and motivated.

We provide full training and great potential for career progression. With over 100 facilities across England and Wales, many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love making a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and strive for this every day.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• Experience working in a kitchen or similar fast-paced environment
• Experience managing a varied workload
• Excellent communication skills and personal presentation
• A genuine team player with a high level of responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and motivation
• Ability to maintain professionalism and integrity
• Drive and energy to motivate staff
• Team-oriented approach, able to work across organization boundaries, and supportive of colleagues

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. Our benefits include:

• My Staff Shop, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities, and daily expenses
• Discounted staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential counseling
• Company pension
• Insurance and savings schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes (salaried staff only)
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities

Closing date: 4th July 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Leisure and Recreation