Kitchen Assistant - Glendower Preparatory School

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London seeks a part-time Kitchen Assistant. This role involves ensuring high food service standards, maintaining hygiene compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should be motivated, enjoys teamwork, and is keen to learn. If you’re ready to make a difference in our operations, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and customer service is preferred.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food in line with company standards.
• Assist in food preparation and clean service areas.
• Maintain a professional image and customer engagement.

Skills

Food service skills

Customer service

Hygiene compliance

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Mornings
• Tues: Mornings
• Weds: Mornings
• Thurs: Mornings
• Fri: Mornings
• Sat:
• Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 41 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Key Responsibilities

Food Service

• Serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style using the correct tools and presentation techniques.
• Prepare and serve all beverages in a timely manner and to the CH&COstandard.
• To assist with food preparation in kitchen to the CH&COstandard asrequired
• To set up service counters for service and keep the service areas clean, tidy and presentable in line with the CH&COstandards.
• Clean and wash up all equipment, kitchen and service areas to comply with cleaningschedules.
• Under the guidance of the GM / AGM ensure that merchandising at service counters and dining areas have products correctly priced, labelled and indate.
• Work with colleagues to maintain food availability during serviceperiods.
• Assist in the cleaning and clearing of tables polishing ofcutlery.
• Clean and replenish vending machines, if necessary, with change and product and deal with minor vending issues (blocked cans/incorrect loading). Report any vending issues that cannot be resolved to the AGM/GM.
• Handle the till and cash sales accurately and take responsibility for the security of all monies in the till and assist with cashing up procedures.
• Assist in monthly stock take as directed.

• Customer Service

• Maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers at the relevantsite.
• Attend to customer needs in a polite and helpful and friendly manner providing assistance where necessary in line with the CH&COstyle.
• Provide information to customers about the food and makerecommendations.
• Work with all colleagues in a polite and helpful way to ensure excellent customer service.

• Health & Safety

• To understand and comply with CH&CO and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards.
• Wear the correct uniform and safety shoes as directed and maintain uniform itemsappropriately.
• Report any equipment and/or building fabric faults and any hygiene, health and safety hazard to the GM/ AGM.

• Occasional Responsibilities

• To attend training courses and attend CH&CO meetings when necessary
• Assist in monthly stock take as directed.

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CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!