Kitchen Assistant x2

Saputo Inc.; Burtersett; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Thrive wellbeing app

Discounted Saputo branded products

Free onsite parking

One paid workday to volunteer

My Staff Shop benefits

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a hands-on kitchen team member to help prepare salads, snacks, and desserts while maintaining high cleanliness standards. You will support chefs with dish prep and ensure HACCP compliance in a busy kitchen environment.

The role offers training with potential for qualifications, a positive, proactive culture, and opportunities to contribute to a renowned dairy brands. On-site parking and inclusive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Positive, can-do attitude and reliability.
• Demonstrates passion and care for quality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing salads, vegetables, garnishes, and sandwiches to agreed specifications.
• Preparing snacks, starters and desserts throughout service to spec and timescales.
• Supporting the kitchen team with general preparation of dishes.
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout service.
• Monitoring and logging HACCP-related information.
• Maintaining strict stock rotation and checking use-by dates.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Can-do attitude

Teamwork

Job description

We attract a vast range of visitors all year round and are continuing to grow from strength to strength. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced fresh seasonal produce and our ethos is to provide outstanding quality food whilst showcasing our award-winning cheeses, which represent our amazing brand and exceed our customers' expectations. This is very much a 'hands on' role working with our fabulous kitchen team, helping to produce great quality food, whilst ensuring the kitchen maintains extremely high standards of cleaning. Full training is available for the right candidate with the option to progress and gain formal qualifications if desired. YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Preparing salads, vegetables, garnishes, and sandwiches to agreed specifications
• Preparing snacks, starters & desserts throughout service to agreed specifications and timescales
• Supporting the chefs with general preparation of dishes
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout service
• Ensuring strict portion control is adhered to
• Monitoring and logging of information in relation to HACCP
• Complying with company procedures and legislative requirements
• Ensuring agreed stock levels are maintained throughout service
• Checking use / sell by dates and ensuring strict stock rotation
• Putting away deliveries ensuring strict stock rotation
• Observing correct cooking times, core temperatures and allergen procedures
• General cleaning of kitchen and equipment in conjunction with the cleaning schedule
• General washing of crockery to a high standard
• Supporting the kitchen team in other duties as requiredPay attention to details
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Demonstrate passion and care
• Build and maintain effective relationships
• Manage conflict and crisis
• Act decisively and work on your own initiative
• Are resilient and flexible
• Think systematically
• Contribute your own views and listen to the views of othersAt Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?, Saputo Dairy UK produces our local Wensleydale cheese, and other well-known brands include Cathedral City cheese, butters and spreads such as Clover, Country Life, Vitalite and Utterly Butterly and other dairy ingredients., We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team., In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression
• Employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan
• Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
• Discounted SDUK branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers