Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Hygiene

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a 20-hour-per-week role in the education catering division in the UK. You will join a team that takes pride in their food, brand, and people, with opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its staff.

You will handle food preparation, cleanliness, equipment use, and safe loading/unloading of deliveries, while representing Chartwells and upholding high standards of hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent team player.
• Demonstrate ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be committed and organised in approach.

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 loading or unloading deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.
• 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 timekeeping and reliability.

Skills

Team player

Pressure management

Effective communication

Organised

Flexible shifts

Desire to succeed

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a 20-hour-per-week role in the education catering division in the UK. You will join a team that takes pride in their food, brand, and people, with opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its staff.

You will handle food preparation, cleanliness, equipment use, and safe loading/unloading of deliveries, while representing Chartwells and upholding high standards of hygiene and safety.