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We are looking for the Kitchen Assistant to play a key role in our fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, where cleanliness and tidiness are highly important. As a Kitchen Assistant your role is to keep the kitchen clean and tidy to high standards. You provide other employees with assistance in the kitchen as needed, with tasks such as vegetable preparation, traying up rice, decanting brat pans, and handling raw meat products. Some experience of food handling is preferred but not essential. You must be able to learn and follow all food safety and health-related processes. Working closely with the Senior chefs and Kitchen Manager to ensure all areas are clean, tidy and sanitary.
Job Responsibility
Operate the industrial dishwasher and other machinery
Wash certain equipment and other implements by hand when necessary
Empty and clean all rubbish bins, inside and outside the kitchen
Clean kitchen and equipment daily and deep cleaning upon request
Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources, taking care of all equipment
Clean kitchen, storage, goods in and all other areas
Always follow sanitation policies
Help with other kitchen duties as needed, especially during peak times, such as traying up rice, decanting food from bratpans, handling raw and cooked food
Perform opening, closing and side work
Clean up spills immediately
Report any sanitation or cleaning issues to appropriate party
Assist with all goods coming in the kitchen and the correct storage
Act as a local ambassador for The Felix Project
Requirements
Right to work in the UK
No experience required - we’re willing to train, although food-handling experience is an advantage
Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
Ability to operate industrial machinery and carry heavy loads
Willingness to work in hot, humid environment and be on your feet for 8-hour shifts
Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
Ability to work under pressure and achieve goals
Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job
Very strong ethics and ability to keep high standards
Nice to have
Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
Flexibility in terms of working hours
A desire to learn and improve your skills in a kitchen environment
What we offer
28 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 2 days additional leave for length of service
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
Birthday day off
Access to discounts for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends
Training and development opportunities
Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline
Cycle to Work Scheme
Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots
After work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club and cycling club