School Kitchen Assistant - Glossop

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Gamesley; On-site; GBP 6,300 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is hiring a motivated Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). You will join a team that takes pride in its food, its brand and its people, with opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people.

This role requires flexibility to work mornings, a DBS disclosure as part of pre-employment checks, and a commitment to high standards of hygiene and teamwork across our education sector sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible to work mornings and shifts.
• Team player with reliable timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading of deliveries and supplies.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability in a part-time role.

Skills

Team working

Pressure management

Time management

Flexible shifts

Communication skills

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 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.

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
• 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.