School Kitchen Assistant

Chartwells; Winchelsea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in the UK is seeking a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role contracted at 16 hours per week. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a great opportunity for professional growth within an organization that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent team player with a committed and organized approach.
• Ability to work under pressure with exceptional timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Communication skills

Team player

Organized approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Timekeeping and reliability

Job description

Overview

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 16 hours per week. You\'ll join a team that takes pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You\'ll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns: Note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year.

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

Qualifications / Ideal candidate

• 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

About Chartwells / Compass Group UK&I

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 focused on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious 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 applicants are asked to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2309/72804001/52726281/BU #State Schools

Diversity & Equal Opportunities

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 team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive — because diversity is our strength!