School Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time, Growth & Impact

Chartwells Independent; Winchelsea; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will join a team that takes pride in its food, brand, and people. The role runs for 42.6 weeks per year, with opportunities for progression within Chartwells.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, proper equipment use, and assisting with deliveries. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, a strong team player, flexible to shifts, and reliable.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Flexible to shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manage pressure

Prioritise tasks

Communicate effectively

Team player

Timekeeping

Job description

Chartwells is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will join a team that takes pride in its food, brand, and people. The role runs for 42.6 weeks per year, with opportunities for progression within Chartwells.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, proper equipment use, and assisting with deliveries. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, a strong team player, flexible to shifts, and reliable.