Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick IRC

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Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. The role involves ensuring food safety compliance, preparing meals, and assisting in various catering tasks. Ideal candidates should possess basic computer skills, strong communication ability, and experience in high-pressure catering environments. A competitive salary and a supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bank holidays off

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts and entertainment offers

Supportive work culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-pressure catering environment.
• Understanding of risk and conflict management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety and food hygiene regulations are followed.
• Maintain security and food safety during delivery and storage.
• Prepare and cook varied, healthy menus.
• Perform quality checks on serveries.
• Assist with ordering foodstuffs and consumables.

Skills

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or 3

Job description

Serco Limited
Gatwick IRCs
Full time, 38.5 hours
Permanent
£24,511.64 Per Annum

Job Opportunity: General Kitchen Assistant

Join our Catering team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support catering services in compliance with all relevant regulations, legislation, and guidelines, assisting the Head Chefs and Chefs to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure health and safety and food hygiene regulations are strictly followed.
2. Maintain security and food safety during delivery, storage, and distribution; manage waste disposal and recycling.
3. Prepare and cook varied, healthy menus, including special diets and religious events, under the guidance of the Head Chef.
4. Perform quality checks on serveries before, during, and after mealtimes as needed.
5. Assist with ordering foodstuffs and consumables, and undertake other reasonable tasks within capabilities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a high-pressure catering environment with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of risk and conflict management.

Preferred Qualifications (Training provided):

• Food Safety Level 2 or 3.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Awareness of allergen control in catering.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Bank holidays off.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco benefits including discounts and entertainment offers.
• Supportive, autonomous work culture.
• Collaborative team environment.

Why Choose Serco?

• Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference.
• Opportunities for learning and career development across diverse UK operations.
• Be part of a passionate, supportive team committed to excellence.