Kitchen Assistant

Vacancy Ref - SS1612273FelKA

Kitchen Assistant

The Role You’ll Play

As a Kitchen Assistant, you are responsible for managing the kitchen service and working both as part of a team and on some sessions, alone in the kitchen. You make sure our food is prepared and served in line with company standards, ensuring fantastic quality is consistently delivered to our Customers. You can be yourself and build meaningful connections with Customers and Colleagues.

Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits

• Help@Hand – a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more
• Thrive App – for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships
• Buzz Brilliance Awards – Employee Recognition Scheme
• Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses
• In-house Training – Fire safety, Food safety 1 & 2, COSHH and more
• Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing
• 4 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays (Prorated accordingly for part time Colleagues)
• Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks

Your Responsibilities as Part of Our Team

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of our menu, suppliers and agreed procedure of how to produce all dishes
• Monitor and record wastage
• Operate in accordance with the Companies Operating Manuals, standards and procedures
• Check-in food deliveries, completing administration and storage of the same correctly
• Make sure stock rotation (FIFO) and stock counts are completed accurately
• Consistently cook food from our menu to specification and company standards
• Complete other ad hoc duties as requested

The Winning Combination We’re Looking For

• Previous experience of cooking to specification, following directions and producing meals based on brand standards
• It is desirable you have previous experience of cooking from a 'cook to order' menu
• The ability to work in a busy kitchen environment and remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge of legal cooking requirements, including minimum temperatures etc.

Applicants must be 18+