School Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group UK; Leyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment. You will work under pressure, supporting delivery and handling processes while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and flexibility to cover shifts. A positive attitude and commitment to quality will help you thrive in a busy educational catering setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks in a busy kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication at all levels.
• Committed and organised with a proactive approach.
• Desire to succeed and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet shifts.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure safe and correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Chartwells and uphold a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Pressure handling

Reliability

Effective communication

Flexibility

Desire to succeed

Job description

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

• Mon: Mornings
• Tues: Mornings
• Weds: Mornings
• Thurs: Mornings
• Fri: Mornings

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 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/2210/79872001/52815872/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!