School Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is looking for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness and complying with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication, team spirit, and reliability. There are opportunities for career progression within a supportive and diverse environment. Join us to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils and students across the education sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Committed and organised approach to work.
• Desire to succeed in the role and can work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts and demonstrate reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct use of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading of deliveries.
• Represent the brand positively and comply with hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Team player

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional time-keeping

Reliability

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 12.5 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:

Key responsibilities

• 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

Ideal Kitchen Assistant

• 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 time‑keeping 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 expects 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.

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!