School Kitchen Assistant - Liverpool

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

Job summary

Chartwells in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (16 hours per week) in Liverpool. You will join a team that prides itself on food quality, brand, and people, with opportunities to progress within the Compass Group UK&I family.

Your role includes food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, safe use of equipment, and supporting deliveries. The position requires flexibility to work shifts and strong timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• Committed and organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights 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 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.
• Demonstrating the ability to manage pressure and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Being an excellent team player.
• Having a committed and organised approach.
• Having a desire to succeed in the role.
• Possessing the ability to work under pressure.
• Being flexible to work shifts.
• Demonstrating exceptional timekeeping and 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 patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days) 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 effective 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 …