School Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will be team players with excellent time management skills, eager to succeed in a dynamic environment. Join us to contribute to the nutrition of students across various educational institutions.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent team player with strong reliability.
• Desire to succeed in the kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Represent the company positively.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We're 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 16 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand, and most of all in their people. You’ll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri:
• Sat:
• Sun:

Your 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

Ideal candidate

• 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. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Chartwells serves millions of nutritious meals to pupils and students across the UK in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants are asked to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job reference

Job Reference: com/0710/74696001/52596145/BU #SCOT #State Schools

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly 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 team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength.