Kitchen Assistant
This role based in and around the Brent area sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.
Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.
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
- 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 £12.21
- Grove Park, London NW9 0JY, UK