Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant, looking for a challenge within a dynamic and enthusiastic team? Then you're the person we are looking for!
We are looking for someone to work alongside our team to deliver a GREAT level of service. In this role you will be required to assist the kitchen team in preparing and cooking meals, keep the environment clean and safe by supporting the team with various duties such as mopping, washing up, cleaning surfaces and kitchen equipment and ensuring that all food safety and sanitation standards are met. You will also support with stock count and inbound deliveries.
This role is working
22 hours per week every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
If you think you are the right person for this position and would like to be considered for the role, please apply now. We would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
As a Kitchen Assistant you will be required to:
Prepare and cook and produce high quality meal orders for customers
Build strong collaborative working relationships with fellow colleagues
Ensure all products are date checked
Complete weekly stock takes and deliveries
Ensure Food Hygiene Standards are adhered to at all times to the highest standard
Maintain the kitchen, floors, preparation areas, equipment, utensils, food preparation equipment to the cleaning and hygiene standards
Sort, store and distribute ingredients and deliveries.
Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook food orders to the desired menu standards
Wash utensils and dishes and make sure they are stored safely and appropriately
Efficiently and safely use and maintain all kitchen equipment such as mixers, pot wash machinery, Ovens etc
Look for ways to minimise waste by using appropriate production methods
Collect and dispose of waste in a safe manner
and to carry out any additional tasks as deemed necessary to meet the demands of the Business.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
The ideal Kitchen Assistant is someone who:
Has prior experience working in a catering setting or similar role.
Has strong organisational skills.
Has completed a level 2 hygiene certificate in catering.
Has excellent cooking skills and a good understanding about nutrition and allergies.
Is knowledgeable and has a high level of understanding about produce and ingredients.
Can work unsupervised and consistently delivers quality work.
Has good communication skills and can work effectively in a team setting
Is competent with working well under pressure.
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
A GREAT Place to Work
Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth - we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
Work-Life Balance
All roles operate within daytime hours - so your evenings stay yours.
Up to 33% Staff Discount
Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
Free On-Site Parking
Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.
GREAT Values & Recognition
We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.
Monthly Team Engagement Events
From information sharing to free food - we love bringing the team together.
Enhanced Holiday Allowance
More time off that grows with your length of service.
Grow Your Career
We support your development with company-sponsored training.
Well-being Support to Help You Thrive
Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support - we're here when you need us.
Pension Contributions
Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.
Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team
Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team's hearts - planting seeds of kindness in the community.
Successful applicants must apply via our website (you may need to copy and paste the link into your browser):