Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant, looking for a challenge within a dynamic and enthusiastic team? Then you're the person we are looking for
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* Location: Tingley Garden Centre
* Shifts: 8am – 15:30, every Saturday
We are looking for someone to work alongside our team to deliver a GREAT level of service at Tingley Garden Centre. In this role you will be required to support the kitchen team with stock count and inbound deliveries, adhere to our health and safety standards, as well as contributing to cleaning duties which are in place to keep our kitchen areas impeccable and safe to work in. You will be preparing and producing meal orders so knowledge about the foods / products we use, and allergens is required.
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
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 7 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* What motivated you to apply for the role?
* What is your preferred working pattern? (Hours, Days, and Notice period)
Licence/Certification:
* Right to work in the UK? (required)
Work Location: In person