Kitchen Assistant

Role Overview

This role goes beyond standard kitchen duties, requiring an individual who can take initiative, provide leadership within the kitchen, and act as a key point of contact on-site when management is not present.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining service quality, supporting the kitchen team, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and service of food within a college kitchen environment
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
• Act as a lead figure within the kitchen, stepping up when required
• Use a computer/PC system to complete basic reporting and communicate updates
• Liaise confidently with the client on-site, ensuring satisfaction and professionalism at all times
• Provide a stable and reliable presence, particularly when senior management is off-site

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to lead or step up within a team setting
• Comfortable using a PC for basic reporting and communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident dealing with clients and representing the service positively
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
• DBS required

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