Kitchen Assistant

apartmentCompass Group placeNewcastle upon Tyne calendar_month 
We/'re looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be at the heart of our operation for our city campus at Northumbria University. You’ll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people.

You/'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

This role is contracted to 11 hours per week, working Saturday and Sunday 11.30am-5pm – contracted to 35.4 weeks per year.
Could you bring your spark to Universities? Here/'s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
  • Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
  • Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
  • Representing Universities and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

  • Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
  • Be an excellent team player
  • Have a committed and organised approach
  • Have a desire to succeed in your role
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable

Please note, the closing date for this role is Friday 18th October. Should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates that we will close this vacancy early, so we would recommend applying as soon as possible.

We ensure you/'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Free tea and coffee
  • Free on-site gym membership
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury/'s, Morrisons and many more
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Job Reference: com/0110/93633001/52683495/BU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? Because diversity is our strength!

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