Kitchen Assistant

**Job Title: Kitchen Assistant**

**Department: Performance**

**Reporting: Head Chef**

**Location: Training Ground - Jersey Road**

**Salary**: £27,500**

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

**Inclusion Statement**

**Safeguarding Statement**

**The Role of the Kitchen Assistant**

This role is exceptional for someone trustworthy, reliable, and enthusiastic about developing existing skills in the world of Sports. The responsibility of a Kitchen Porter is to assist other kitchen staff, chefs, and cooks within the kitchen environment. The primary duties include basic food preparation, cleaning, shopping for supplies, equipment and organizing food and other items in the stockroom.

**Main Accountabilities**
- Cleaning and Sanitising all food preparation equipment, display areas and work surfaces
- Clearing, cleaning, and preparing all kitchen areas to ensure it is ready for next day
- Cleaning and maintaining display cooking and storage equipment, such as cookers, pots, fridges
- Deep cleaning fridges and storerooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
- Maintain the storeroom organised
- Receiving deliveries and organising in designated storage areas
- Supporting the chefs in basic food preparation as instructed (cutting, peeling, washing)
- Assisting other kitchen staff, cooks, managers and supervisors as needed
- Replenishing condiments, keeping dining area clean and tidy
- Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
- Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly
- Keep work surfaces, walls, and floors clean and sanitized

**General Club Accountabilities**
- To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations (GDPR and PECR)
- To ensure compliance with all Club and regulatory requirements related to safeguarding, and to ensure the Club’s safeguarding processes are followed in the event of any safeguarding concerns.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

**Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics**
- Awareness of Control Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Experience of food handling and usage of kitchen equipment
- Previous exposure and responsibility to Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards
- A self-starter with a high level of initiative and proactivity
- Great communication skills with an ability to motivate others
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Quick learner and able to follow instructions
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work well as part of a team

**Person Specification - Desirable Characteristics**
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential