School Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 6,800 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells in Leeds is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis (20 hours per week, 37 weeks per year). You will work across a busy kitchen, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and safety while representing the Chartwells brand.

The role offers opportunities to progress within a company that values its people and supports development. You will need flexibility to work shifts and a reliable, organised approach to balance tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen or catering environment.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to fast-paced shifts.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure safe use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with food handling, hygiene, and safety standards.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Work under pressure

Job description

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 20 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. Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days) Please note: This role is contracted to 37 weeks per year

• 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
• 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.