Looking for a kitchen-based role? Are you wanting a challenge within a dynamic and enthusiastic team? Then you’re the person we are looking for!
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Location: Tong Garden Centre
- Working pattern:
Week 1 = Weds 9am – 4pm, Thurs 11am – 4pm
Week 2 = Thurs 11am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 4pm
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Hours: 11.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
As a Kitchen Assistant you will be required to:
• Prepare and cook and produce high quality meal orders for customers
• Build strong collaborative working relationships with fellow colleagues
• Ensure all products are date checked
• Complete weekly stock takes and deliveries
• Ensure Food Hygiene Standards are adhered to at all times to the highest standard
• Maintain the kitchen, floors, preparation areas, equipment, utensils, food preparation equipment to the cleaning and hygiene standards
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients and deliveries.
• Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook food orders to the desired menu standards
• Wash utensils and dishes and make sure they are stored safely and appropriately
• Efficiently and safely use and maintain all kitchen equipment such as mixers, pot wash machinery, Ovens etc
• Look for ways to minimise waste by using appropriate production methods
• Collect and dispose of waste in a safe manner & to carry out any additional tasks as deemed necessary to meet the demands of the Business.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
The ideal Kitchen Assistant is someone who:
• Has prior experience working in a catering setting or similar role.
• Has strong organisational skills.
• Has completed a level 2 hygiene certificate in catering.
• Has excellent cooking skills and a good understanding about nutrition and allergies.
• Is knowledgeable and has a high level of understanding about produce and ingredients.
• Can work unsupervised and consistently delivers quality work.
• Has good communication skills and can work effectively in a team setting
• Is competent with working well under pressure.
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work – Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
⏰ Work-Life Balance – All roles operate within daytime hours – so your evenings stay yours.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount – Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
🚗 Free On-Site Parking – Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.
🏆 GREAT Values & Recognition – We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.
🎉 Monthly Team Engagement Events – From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.
🌴 Enhanced Holiday Allowance – More time off that grows with your length of service.
🌱 Grow Your Career – We support your development with company-sponsored training.
💚 Well-being Support to Help You Thrive – Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.
💷 Pension Contributions – Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.
🪴 Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team – Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity in a fun, dynamic environment, then apply today! We’d love to hear from you!
