Kitchen Assistant

Spennymoor DL16 7ES, UK Req #1840
12 February 2025

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Kitchen Assistant you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

  • Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
  • Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked
  • Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
  • Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
  • Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
  • Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

What can you bring?

  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence
  • Focused on the front line
  • Excellent communication skills and a team player
  • Catering experience essential

Our way of saying thank you... 

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded. As part of our casual team we offer:

  • Free On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work. 
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance your work and personal life with out flexible working hours.
  • Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

  • Workplaces & Office Space
  • Sporting Venues & Stadium
  • Attraction & Heritage Sites
  • Public Sector & Defence
  • Health, Care & Hospitals
  • Schools, Colleges & Universities.

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!


Elior Celebrates Equality

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all. 

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.

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Other details

  • Job Function Colleague
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hiring Rate £12.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Spennymoor DL16 7ES, UK