Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant — Food & Hygiene Focus

Compass Group UK; The Crescent; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, working with Chartwells, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (10 hours per week). You’ll join a team that takes pride in its food, brand, and people, with opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its employees.

This role has a 43.8-week per year contract and involves supporting food preparation, cleanliness, equipment handling, and reliable delivery operations. You’ll work to uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Strong teamwork and communication at all levels.
• Organised and reliable with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ensure correct use of kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Chartwells and uphold brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety.

Skills

Manage pressure

Team player

Organised

Timekeeping

Reliability

Flexible shifts

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, working with Chartwells, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (10 hours per week). You’ll join a team that takes pride in its food, brand, and people, with opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its employees.

This role has a 43.8-week per year contract and involves supporting food preparation, cleanliness, equipment handling, and reliable delivery operations. You’ll work to uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards across the kitchen.