Kitchen Assistant - Coventry, United Kingdom - Warwick University Enterprises Ltd t/a Uniperms

Warwick University Enterprises Ltd t/a Uniperms
Warwick University Enterprises Ltd t/a Uniperms
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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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If you're an aspiring chef with a passion for food and looking for your first step in to catering this opportunity is for you

Warwick Food Group is currently seeking for two enthusiastic and motivated Kitchen Assistants to join the team


We are a community of passionate people leading a collection of planet-friendly and food-centric campus services at the University of Warwick, ambition to break the mould of institutional catering in the higher education sector by offering exciting, vibrant and inclusive dining and shopping options.


With a mission to "Mindful food for thriving minds", by providing fresh, seasonal, and good quality food and drink, that nourishes, comforts and inspires mind and body.

To help all our customers be the best they can be, achieving more for themselves, their families and communities.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Traying/Plating of food items as required and guidance by lead chefs.
  • Food preparation as required and instructed by lead chefs, this will involve standard tasks, such as cutting up items, assisting a chef with cooking an item under instruction and guidance
  • Clean areas as required working in and Support kitchen team, chefs, stores, wash up with duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and adopt a 'clean as you go' approach to kitchen and service equipment in line with departmental Standing Operating Procedures.
  • Assist with stock movement as required and in line with correct manual handling techniques and food safety storage.
  • Ensure compliance with:
  • Departmental standards and legislation
  • All food health and safety regulations including COSHH
  • To undertake any other duties as from time to time maybe required commensurate with the grade of the post.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by observing Health & Safety Regulations and other relevant Food Hygiene legislation.

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Some experience in a similar post such as kitchen
  • Willing to be trained in Basic Food Hygiene (certificate), COSHH, Manual handling, Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Food Allergens.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow Standing Operations Procedures.
  • Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

  • Some simple/basic cooking or food preparation experience
  • Knowledge / working within the industry Kitchen, café, restaurants
To succeed in this role, you'll need to demonstrate your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your excellent communication skills and commitment to customer care will allow you to deliver an outstanding level of service.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,776.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:


  • Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
  • Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 08/04/2024

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