School Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells Schools; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 7000 - 9500; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthc​h

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work - Access to exclusive

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 when you refer a fri​e

Comprehensive pension scheme and life​

Descripción de la vacante

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a School Kitchen Assistant in the education sector. This part-time role is 16 hours per week, contracted to 42.6 weeks per year, supporting a busy school kitchen and maintaining hygiene standards.

You will help prepare fresh food, keep areas clean, operate kitchen equipment safely, assist with deliveries, and support the team to ensure smooth service while upholding Chartwells’ brand and values.

Formación

• Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels.
• Be an excellent team player.
• Have a committed and organised approach.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Be flexible to work shifts.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Helping to load and unload deliveries
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

Conocimientos

Prioritisation

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Time management

Descripción del empleo

About Us

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.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a School Kitchen Assistant to join Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week. You'll keep our kitchen running smoothly, helping to prepare fresh food, keeping everything clean and organised, and supporting the team through every service. Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

What You'll Do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly
• Helping to load and unload deliveries
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

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/0311/86520001/52844132/BU #StateSchools

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!