
Beckenham BR3 3SJ | £12.71 per hour | Part-time, 30 hours a week | Flexible day shifts
The role
Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is looking for a motivated Kitchen Assistant to be at the heart of our school kitchen. You’ll join a team that takes pride in its food, its brand and most of all its people.
What you’ll do
- Prepare high-quality food that our clients and customers will enjoy
- Keep the kitchen and surrounding areas clean and tidy
- Use all machinery and equipment correctly
- Help load and unload deliveries and supply vehicles
- Represent Chartwells with a positive, professional attitude
- Follow food handling, hygiene, and health and safety standards
What we’re looking for
- Someone who stays calm under pressure, prioritises well and communicates clearly with everyone
- A strong team player with a committed, organised approach
- A desire to succeed in the role
- Flexibility to work shifts
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
Why join us
You’ll join a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and recognises those who go beyond the plate, with real opportunities to progress. Chartwells is the UK’s leading provider of catering and support services to education, serving millions of nutritious meals every week to pupils and students in schools, academies, colleges and universities.
Safeguarding
Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer is subject to 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, so we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions so we can assess their suitability to work with children.
Job reference: com/1610/90384001/52088044/BU
Compass Group UK&I is committed to equal opportunities. We respect and celebrate the backgrounds, beliefs and abilities of all our colleagues, because diversity is our strength.