If you're looking for a role where you will be a valued member of the team, feel a sense of belonging and meet lots of new people then this role, in this kitchen, may be the perfect fit for you.
General skills
As a Kitchen Assistant you will have the following skills:
- The ability to work quickly and to the required standard
- An understanding of the importance of health and hygiene
- Experience of working in a commercial kitchen
- Plenty of stamina and the ability to work on your feet for most of the shift
- A great team player
- Good listening skills and ability to follow instructions
- Good oral communication
- A willingness to learn
- A positive attitude
- Experience doing basic food prep, like washing, peeling and chopping vegetables is ideal but not essential
Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Kitchen Assistant you will:
- Ensure that the kitchen is clean and operational, cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
- Wash utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
- Sort, store and distribute ingredients under instruction
- Assist chefs by washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking food stuffs and helping to prepare dishes or sides such as salads and desserts
- Dispose of rubbish correctly
- Organise linen/laundry
- May also be responsible for preparing ingredients with guidance
- Receive deliveries of new food and drink stock items, checking off items and storing them correctly
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
