School Kitchen Assistant - Horley

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Horley; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role (20 hours per week) based in Horley. You will join a team dedicated to delicious, high-quality food and brand excellence, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment safety.

Responsibilities include food preparation, adhering to hygiene standards, and assisting with deliveries. You will work as part of a team, with opportunities to progress within Compass Group UK&I and Chartwells, subject to DBS and safe-guarding

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Prioritising tasks and working under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with loading/unloading deliveries and supplies
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Adhering to Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety rules
• Demonstrating reliability, timekeeping and flexibility
• Working as part of a team and progressing within the company

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

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 20 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 patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days) Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 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.