Kitchen Assistant

1 day ago

Hoddesdon, United Kingdom High Leigh Conference Centre Full time

**Role: Kitchen Assistant**

We are looking for a team member to join our team at High Leigh, this is an excellent opportunity to get work/ life balance in the catering industry.

High Leigh is a busy Conference Centre looking for a casual kitchen assistant to work in a very fast paced kitchen environment. Shifts will be a pattern of either 07.00-15.00 12.00-20.00. This will include a half hour meal break and other tea breaks. These shifts will be as of when required.

**Reports to**: Head Chef

**Hours**:Casual hours - expected 25 hours per week on an as required basis.

**Purpose **To assist the chefs in preparation and service of food under the supervision of the Head Chef working together as a team

**Hourly Rate**: £11.44 per hour

**What we need from you**:

- Preparing, serving and clearing up after the preparation of all meals required for conferences and staff throughout the day.
- Assist with the preparation and serving of all meals required for conferences and staff on duty each day.
- Clean the kitchen areas and machinery, ensuring high standards of food hygiene within the kitchen.
- Wash all kitchen pots and utensils used in the preparation and serving of food within your working area.
- Be aware of all health and safety and hygiene regulations and adhere to them.
- Carry out other tasks/duties as instructed by the duty/head chef.
- Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare salads and desserts
- Disposing of rubbish working as a team member in a very busy environment
- Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas

**Other**
- To enjoy working as part of a team and being supportive to colleagues
- Able to work flexible work patterns, including Bank Holiday, weekend and evening shifts as required
- Fully supportive of the aims and Christian ethos of the Trust

**What you get from us**:
** **A great work-life balance, rare in the hospitality industry
- A warm, servant hearted company culture.
- Access to free company employee events throughout the year
- One meal provided during your shift

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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