Kitchen assistant
Serco Group Plc, Fernhill, West Sussex
Kitchen assistant
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Serco Group Plc, Fernhill, West Sussex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Fernhill, West Sussex
Full Job Description
As a Kitchen assistant you will provide and carry out catering services, in accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines.
To enable the catering operation to provide all services by supporting the Head Chefs and Chefs.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role includes:
- To assist the above in ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are strictly observed and controlled.
- To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs are maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the establishment. Food waste is disposed of and recycled via approved methods.
- To prepare and cook varied and healthy menus for detainees to include special diets, special day and religious events as directed by the Head Chef.
- To perform random Quality Checks on serveries' before, during and after mealtimes where required.
- To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder including ordering of all foodstuffs and consumables for all catering services.
The successful post holder must have some basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook applications.
They must have Strong interpersonal skills with Good oral and written communication.
It is important that they have good problem-solving skills.
Understanding risk and conflict management is key within this role.
It is essential they have demonstratable experience of working in a high-pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications, however, all training will be given:
- Food Safety level 2 or 3
- Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Awareness of allergen control within catering
A competitive salary
- bank holidays off
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco benefits package including cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- An autonomous and supportive culture
- Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment
Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives
A world of opportunity