School Kitchen Assistant

Lodestone House; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health检查?

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work - Exclusive benefits

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 when you refer a that?

Comprehensive pension scheme and life

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a School Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (10 hours per week). The role involves helping to prepare fresh meals, keeping the kitchen clean, and supporting the team during every service.

The contract covers 42.6 weeks per year. Applicants must be able to work under pressure, be flexible with shifts, and pass pre-employment checks including DBS disclosures.

Qualifications

• 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; flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas clean.
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly.
• Helping to load and unload deliveries.
• Representing Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Communication

Job description

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House 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 Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House 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 Lodestone House on a part time basis, contracted to 10 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 Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

Our ideal School Kitchen Assistant will:

• 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 pressureBe flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Lodestone House 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.

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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!