Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation

: Kitchen assistants are responsible for preparing ingredients for cooking, which includes washing, chopping, and measuring food items. They may also assist in cooking simple dishes under the supervision of chefs.

Maintaining Cleanliness

: One of the primary duties is to keep the kitchen clean and organized. This includes washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and ensuring that all kitchen equipment is sanitized and in good working order.

Assisting Chefs

: Kitchen assistants support chefs and kitchen managers by providing necessary supplies and helping with meal assembly. They ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly during service by being proactive and responsive to the needs of the kitchen staff.

Stock Management

: They help keep the kitchen stocked with necessary ingredients and supplies, ensuring that everything is organized and readily available for cooking.

Health and Safety Compliance

: Kitchen assistants must adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring that food is prepared and stored safely to prevent contamination. Carry out any other duties reasonably requested to support the catering operation

Essential:

Basic understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety Good communication and teamwork skills Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and carry out manual tasks Willingness to learn and follow instructions Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to working hours

Desirable:

Experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen Level 1 or 2 Food Safety Certificate (training can be provided) Knowledge of COSHH and manual handling procedures

Shift/Working Hours

24 hours per week 3 days over 7 8 hours per day

Other considerations:

It is important to MACK that all employees are aligned with the values of the company as follows:

o Do the right thing!

Put our customers first. Stand up for safety every day. Be respectful, supporting, and caring. Recognise and celebrate achievements.
o Find a better way.

Collaborate to find solutions. Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity. Generate options to maximise sustainability. Commit to continuously improving.
o Deliver it!

Take personal ownership for delivery. Be bold and act with passion and purpose. Focus on progress towards outcomes. See it through!
Whilst recognising the importance of qualifications and experience, MACK requires all employees to demonstrate how they embody the values of the company.

MACK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

www.mackgroup.com

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HR/PER/R077