School Kitchen Assistant: Part-Time, Growth Path

Chartwells Schools; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 8,300; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role at 16 hours per week, contracted to 43.6 weeks per year. You will join a team that takes pride in food, brand and people, with opportunities to progress.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, maintaining cleanliness, safely using equipment, assisting with deliveries, and upholding food hygiene and health & safety standards. Reliability and team spirit are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks while communicating effectively at all levels.
• Excellent team player with a committed and organised approach.
• Desire to succeed in the role and contribute to the operation.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to shifts.
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

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 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

Pressure management

Team player

Organised

Desire to succeed

Work under pressure

Flexible to shifts

Timekeeping

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role at 16 hours per week, contracted to 43.6 weeks per year. You will join a team that takes pride in food, brand and people, with opportunities to progress.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, maintaining cleanliness, safely using equipment, assisting with deliveries, and upholding food hygiene and health & safety standards. Reliability and team spirit are highly valued.