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Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Focus Resourcing

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 24 days

Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9PQ

£12 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team in Thatcham.
This permanent role offers a salary of £12 per hour and requires previous experience in a similar position.
The job involves working 37.5 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including weekends from 12PM to 8PM, during term time plus 5 weeks.
Key responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring cleanliness in service areas.
Candidates must have strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to work independently.

Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant to support the Catering team with all aspects of catering whilst providing a friendly, efficient service to all staff and pupils.

Location: Thatcham
Job Type: Permanent Role
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 out of 7 working pattern Monday-Sunday 12PM - 8PM
Term time only + 5 weeks

As the Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring that the dining room, servery, and salad counters are set up and maintained to the highest standards of food service and hygiene
Assisting with any food preparation as directed by the management team
To ensure the service counters and areas are clean ready for the next service
Ensuring the crockery, cutlery, glasses are clean and well presented
To work in all areas of the operation including front of house, plate, and pot wash on a rota basis

The successful candidate will have the following related skills / experience

Professional yet friendly approach with strong communication skills
Flexible approach to the type of work undertaken and the hours worked
Previous experience of working in a similar role
Ability to meet Health & Safety requirements / guidelines
Ability to work unsupervised and to own initiative
Due to the location, you must be a driver with your own transport

For more information, please contact Julie Harding on

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