What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting Our Chefs: Assisting in the preparation, traying, and plating of food under the guidance of our talented kitchen team.
* Keeping It Sparkling: Cleaning work areas and service equipment to high standards, following our ‘clean as you go’ approach.
* Team Player Energy: Working closely with cooks, chefs, and the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service across all outlets.
* Handling Stock: Helping move and store stock safely, using proper manual handling techniques.
* Staying Safe & Compliant: Adhering to food hygiene and safety procedures, including COSHH and allergen awareness.
Flexible Working
* We will consider applications for employment on a part-time basis, despite the position being advertised as full-time.
About You
* A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
* Some experience working in a kitchen or food prep role (desirable but not essential, we’ll give you plenty of training).
* An eagerness to be trained in food hygiene, health & safety, and manual handling.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
* Reliability and confidence working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
About The Department
Why Work With Us?
* Join a supportive kitchen team where every role is valued
* Make a real contribution to the food experiences we deliver every day
* Develop your skills with on-the-job training and the opportunity to grow
* Be part of a vibrant and varied workplace across multiple outlets and events
Ready to Get Stuck In? If you’re looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same—and you\'re not afraid of a little heat in the kitchen—apply now to join Warwick Food Group as a Kitchen Assistant. Let’s cook up something great together!
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*
Find out more about us on our website.
* QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 10th November 2025 at 11:55pm (GMT)
Please apply through the following link: https://www.uniperms.com/job/Kitchen%20Assistant/220
* Interview Date: To be confirmed
* Start Date: To be confirmed
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What We Offer
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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