Kitchen Assistant - Garvagh

Henderson Group; Garvagh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Staff discount

Job summary

Henderson Group is hiring a Production Assistant for a part-time role (24 hours per week) in Garvagh. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, moving, storing and rotating goods, packing freshly cooked products, and ensuring accurate labeling and compliance with food labelling regulations.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support ingredients prep, stock control, and production duties, with a focus on high-quality food and efficient service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a catering and/or hospitality kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods-in and ensure quality, shelf life and compliance.
• Maintain stock rotation and assist with ingredient preparation.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.
• Keep production areas clean and tidy and ensure items are stored correctly.
• Record damages or wastage accurately.
• Print and label products correctly with use-by dates and prices.

Skills

Catering/kitchen experience

Job description

Production Assistant

Pay rates ranging from £11.90 - £13.25 per hour depending on your age and great benefits.

Part-time position available at 24 hours per week, working within the hours of 6:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with a degree of flexibility required.

EUROSPAR/Texaco (Garvagh) 1 Main Street, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry, BT51 5AA.

Who are we?

Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 6,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.

We’re an Investors in People accredited, family‑owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values— Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity.

A look into the role:

Working within a fast-paced kitchen environment, the Production Assistant will assist with the movement, storage and rotation of goods in and out of the Kitchen, pack freshly cooked products to preserve them, protect them during preparation and give them an identifiable and desirable appearance for display in store and ensure all goods are correctly labelled and recorded.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will understand the requirements of working in a professional kitchen environment and have a flair and enthusiasm for cooking with fresh quality ingredients.

As Production Assistant you will:

• Receive goods-in ensuring all legislative requirements, quality specification and shelf life of products is adhered to.
• Ensure effective stock rotation practices are in place.
• Assist Chef & Head Chef in the preparation of ingredients as required.
• Assist with stock control procedures and ordering.
• Keep the machines and production areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure all packaging and other items are stored correctly.
• Accurately record any damages or wastage.
• Prepare, clean, adjust and maintain printing equipment.
• Ensure accurate information is printed on the label (use by date, price, etc) and they are produced to a high standard and in line with food labelling regulations.
• Ensure enough labels are printed to cover the production planned for the day.
• Any other duties as required for the role.

Skills for Success

Joining us as Production Assistant, it would be ideal if you had:

• Previous experience working in a catering and /or hospitality kitchen environment.

The attributes you'll need include:

• A flair and enthusiasm for cooking with fresh quality ingredients.
• Ability to deliver at pace, while ensuring the highest quality of food.

It is desirable if you had:

• Experience working in a Fresh Food Production Kitchen.
• Previous Supervisory Experience
• Previous Experience working to budgets and/or targets.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.

Applicants should note that based on the response, the company may increase the shortlisting criteria.

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition

We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First

We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork

We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity

We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, social club, discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

Working Hours

Part-time position available at 24 hours per week, working within the hours of 6:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with a degree of flexibility required. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss working hours and shift patterns in further detail at Interview.

We are an equal opportunities employer.