Kitchen Assistant

Inspire Catering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable catering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing high-quality food, ensuring cleanliness, and complying with health standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be flexible with shifts, and demonstrate exceptional reliability. The company offers numerous benefits including operational training, life assurance, and a wellbeing strategy. This is a full-time position contracted at 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Great wellbeing strategy

Access to high-street discount vouchers

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and be flexible with shifts.
• Exceptional time-keeping and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensuring correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with loading or unloading deliveries.
• Representing Inspire and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Team player

Organised approach

Flexibility to work shifts

Exceptional time-keeping

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Inspire 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 be 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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities – we are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high‑street discount vouchers

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Please note: This role is contracted to 41.6 weeks per year.

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 Inspire 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 time‑keeping and reliability

CH&CO, a part of 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!