Kitchen assistant

Blue Arrow

  • Slough, Berkshire
  • £12.21-14.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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 skillsAs 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/ResponsibilitiesAs 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.

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