School Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; Barrow-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is looking for a motivated Kitchen Assistant in Barrow-upon-Humber. This part-time role (10 hours/week for 43 weeks/year) involves preparing high-quality meals, maintaining cleanliness, representing the brand, and complying with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are team players who can manage pressure, be flexible, and possess great reliability. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Be an excellent team player.
• Have a committed and organized approach.
• Show desire to succeed in your role.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with loading and unloading deliveries.
• Representing the company and maintaining a positive brand image.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Team player

Organised approach

Flexibility for shifts

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Were looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 10 hours per week. You9;ll join a team that takes pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand, and most of all in their people. This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.

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

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant

• 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

About Chartwells / Compass Group UK&I

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check are part of pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants should declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

This is a part-time role with 43 weeks of work per year and will be subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks.

Equal opportunities

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength.