Kitchen Assitant, Kitchen Assitant

Pilgrim's Europe; Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast every Friday

Refer a Friend Scheme

Paid breaks

28 days holiday entitlement

Free parking

Canteen subsidies

Discounts on retail / cinema / travel

Life assurance policy

Long service award

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Llanidloes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Canteen Manager and ensure a high-quality service for staff on site. You will assist with food preparation, cook, serve meals, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

This role requires a can-do attitude, good numeracy, and teamwork. You will work Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:30, manage stock ordering including PO receipts on SAP, handle cash till, assist with on-site events, and keep up-to-date with food hygiene,

Qualifications

• Experience working in a canteen or kitchen environment.
• Ability to handle cash and basic till operations.
• Good communication and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence and manage day-to-day activities.
• Order stock and raise/receipting POs on SAP to cover holidays/absence.
• Prepare and cook food and assist with serving meals.
• Assist with on-site events and engage staff through activities.
• Maintain hygiene, COSHH and HACCP standards in all areas.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Team player

Well organised

Numeracy

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are currently looking for a talented Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Llanidloes to Assist the Canteen Manager to undertake all tasks within the canteen to ensure a high-quality service to all staff across the site.

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 06:00am - 14:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence. Accept responsibility and be accountable for day-to-day activities.
• Ordering of stock including raising/receipting PO's on SAP (covering Manager holidays/absence)
• Continuously review menus
• Preparing and cooking of food
• Assist onsite events such as summer BBQ and staff Christmas dinner
• Participate in on site engagement activities i.e. Free Breakfast Friday's / charity fundraising
• Assist stock taking and product rotation
• Serving of food and beverages
• Collect monies and operate cash till
• Cleaning of kitchen equipment, worktops, tables and floors
• Report faults to Line Manager so they can be put right quickly to avoid downtime and potential loss of stock
• Prepare Buffets / refreshments for on-site meetings
• Comply with company health and safety standards at all times and ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Comply with food hygiene standards at all times
• Comply with all COSHH and HACCP guidelines

Skills , Knowledge & Qualifications

• Keeps up to date with relevant legislation affecting staff catering facilities
• Previous kitchen experience
• Previous experience assisting the running of canteen kitchen
• Good verbal, written and numerical skills
• Well organised
• A team player
• Self-motivated
• Friendly individual with focus on customer service
• Good PC skills
• Social media activities

We Offer

• FREE breakfast every Friday
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid breaks
• 28 days holiday entitlement - including bank holidays
• Higher pay rate after completing probation
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Life assurance policy
• Long service award
• Opportunities to develop and progress in your career

Candidates will need a 'can do' approach and must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment.

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