Kitchen Assistant

Job Location	Putney
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£25,264 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Kitchen AssistantPutney area£25,264Full-Time PermanentEither 7am - 3pm or 11am - 7pm Monday - Sunday(2 days off in the week if you work at the weekend)Benefits:

Onsite training and online courses can be provided for the right candidate, pending completion of successful probation period.

Our client is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to assist the Head Chef/Catering Manager in all aspects of food preparation and to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.Key Responsibilities as a Kitchen Assistant:

Support the Catering Manager/Chef in the day to day running of the Kitchen and to meet the requirements of the bookings.
Assist with food preparation as directed by the Catering Manager/Chef.
Carry out all food storage and handling in accordance with the Food Hygiene regulations.
Thoroughly cleaning and tidying the kitchen, crockery and cutlery, catering areas, storage rooms, and all equipment and utensils including fridge and freezers.
Ensure that the kitchen and catering areas are left cleaned and secure at the end of the duty with floors washed and all windows and doors secure.
Participate in regular checks on food stocks and disposing immediately of date expired stocks of food.
Ensure the proper storage of chilled and dry foods.
Assist the Catering Manager/Head Chef to ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, health and safety at work, and food hygiene in the kitchen and catering areas are observed and maintained.
Attend staff meetings from time to time and participate in training activities as required.
Be familiar with the fire precautions and all emergency procedures.

Key Requirements of the Kitchen Assistant:

Level 2 Food Safety Handling is desirable, but not essential.
GCSE - English & Math’s or equivalent, City & Guilds Trade Qualifications (or similar).
Knowledge of hygiene and health and safety regulations in the food industry.
Proven track record of kitchen experience, preparation, cooking in busy service periods is essential.
Experience in cooking for large groups/bulk cookery is desirable however onsite training will be given. Excellent personal hygiene and practice.
Excellent food preparation and cooking skills.
Level of competence in following stand operating procedures- recipe cards.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Ability to follow instructions for evening groups, progressing to morning and lunch service.
Caring and positive attitude.
A team player and a personable, calm individual to be part of a friendly team.

Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you havenot been shortlisted for this role.

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