College Kitchen Assistant

Position: Chef/Kitchen Assistant

Location: Northampton

Teaching Personnel are actively recruiting for a chef/kitchen assistant to join one of our clients college’s based centrally to Northampton in NN3 to join their team ASAP.

As a Chef/Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our students and staff enjoy healthy, tasty meals every day including: making paninis, cooking chips, and making salads. You will assist in preparing a variety of dishes, help maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and ensure all health and safety standards are met, you may also e required to do some heavy lifting when taking food stock into the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of a range of meals and snacks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning and food ordering.
• Ensure all food hygiene and safety standards are consistently upheld.
• Assist with stock management and inventory checks.
• Work effectively as part of a team to provide high-quality service.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a passion for food.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate and benefits package.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• The chance to be part of a vibrant college community

If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to our college and join a great team, apply today by uploading an up to date copy of your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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