Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant | Fresh Food

Compass Group PLC; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, seeks a School Kitchen Assistant in Grays. This part-time role covers 30 hours weekly across 42.6 weeks per year, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and DBS checks where required.

You will help prepare fresh food, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the team through busy services while upholding Chartwells’ brand and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels.
• Excellent team player.
• Committed and organised approach.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Keeping kitchen and surrounding areas clean.
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining brand image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Prioritise tasks & communicate

Team player

Organised

Work under pressure

Flexible to shifts

Timekeeping & reliability

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, seeks a School Kitchen Assistant in Grays. This part-time role covers 30 hours weekly across 42.6 weeks per year, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and DBS checks where required.

You will help prepare fresh food, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the team through busy services while upholding Chartwells’ brand and health & safety standards.