School Kitchen Assistant - Dorset

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to be the heart of the operation in Beaminster. The role is part-time, contracted to 16 hours per week, with a 43.6 week/year schedule. You will work with a team that takes pride in its food, brand, and people.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, handling deliveries, and upholding health & safety standards while representing Chartwells’ brand across the education sector.

Qualifications

• Basic food handling & hygiene awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication with team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and surroundings.
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with loading/unloading deliveries and supplies.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• Demonstrating able to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be an excellent team player.
• Be committed and organised, with a desire to succeed and be reliable.
• Be flexible to work shifts.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Effective communication

Flexibility

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 16 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 43.6 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.