Kitchen Assistant - Guildford

Compass Group UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is looking for a full-time Kitchen Assistant in Guildford. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and complying with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should be effective communicators, team players, and possess strong time-keeping skills. Join to enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for career advancement within one of the UK's largest businesses.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Opportunities for learning and development

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensuring correct use of machinery.
• Assisting with deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing Defence and maintaining brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Team player

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional time-keeping

Reliability

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Guildford

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate exceptional time‑keeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues.

Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com / 3110 / 91816001 / 52752751 / R / BU #Energy

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!