School Kitchen Assistant - Mersham, Surrey

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Guildford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational catering provider in Guildford seeks a motivated Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (16 hours/week). You will help prepare high-quality meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and adhere to food hygiene standards. This role requires strong team collaboration and the ability to work under pressure. Chartwells is committed to employee development and safeguarding, prioritizing a positive and diverse workplace culture, ensuring a rewarding environment for all staff.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare high-quality food.
• Strong hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Attention to detail

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.

• 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.