School Kitchen Assistant - Wickford

Chartwells - Main; Wickford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant in Wickford. You'll play a crucial role in preparing high-quality meals while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Ideal candidates are flexible team players who thrive under pressure and exhibit excellent timekeeping. Chartwells values individual development and offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment. This role entails working 35 hours per week across 44.6 weeks a year, contributing to a passionate team committed to serving nutritious meals in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent team player with a committed approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts and high reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
• Represent the brand positively while adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Pressure management

Effective communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Timekeeping

Reliability

Job description

School Kitchen Assistant - Wickford

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Shift Pattern

• Mon : Full-time (Days)
• Tues : Full-time (Days)
• Weds : Full-time (Days)
• Thurs : Full-time (Days)
• Fri : Full-time (Days)
• Sat :
• Sun :

This role is contracted to 44.6 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

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will :

• 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.

Job Reference: com / 0312 / 61813001 / 52779466 / BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!