School Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; Darlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support their operations on a part-time basis. With a commitment to high standards in food preparation and cleanliness, you'll join a dedicated team celebrating individuality. A range of benefits await as you help inspire students through delicious, nutritious meals.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on grocery shopping

Discounts on cinema tickets

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Organised and committed approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring proper use of machinery and equipment.
• Representing Chartwells positively.

Skills

Team Player

Time Management

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

View more categories View less categories Job Type Chef ,Kitchen Assistant Sector Catering & Food Services Contract Type Part Time/Flexible

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 12.25 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 will:

• 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

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 been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, 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 expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing 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 we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1706/41081001/52745140/BU #State Schools

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 our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Company

At Chartwells, we go above and beyond to deliver so much more than fantastic food to the pupils and students we’re privileged to work alongside — and it’s the drive and determination of our people that truly make this possible.

Our teams are united by a passion for inspiring pupils and students through delicious and nutritious food, and creating outstanding educational experiences at schools, colleges, and universities across the country.

If you believe you have the skills, ambition, and shared values to help us deliver the Chartwells promise, we may have the perfect job for you.From school kitchen to facilities management roles, explore our diverse range of full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs below and discover a wealth of opportunities available to you at Chartwells, while also benefitting from being part of the wider Compass Group UK & Ireland.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.

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