We are recruiting a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support a busy day-service catering team in Derby, DE22. This part-time, term-time role is ideal for someone with catering, school kitchen, care home, canteen or food-service experience who takes pride in excellent hygiene, safe food preparation and friendly customer service. What You'll Do Prepare vegetables, snacks, and other simple food items according to menus and instructions. Serve meals in suitable portions and help ensure food is presented to a high standard. Wash pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery. Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas according to cleaning schedules. Set up and take down tables and chairs for daily meal service. Support dining-room duties and provide a helpful service to customers. Report equipment faults and assist with stock ordering when required. What We're Looking For Previous experience in catering, hospitality, a commercial kitchen or food service. Knowledge of food hygiene, safe food storage and stock rotation. Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or another relevant catering qualification. COSHH and risk-assessment awareness relating to kitchen chemicals and equipment. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and a respectful, customer-focused approach. High standards of personal hygiene, reliability and attention to detail. Basic Microsoft skills are desirable. Compliance Requirements Enhanced DBS check, with child barring list checks. Three years of references, including your current or most recent employer. Right to work in the UK. Willingness to complete the mandatory pre-screening and registration process. Willingness to wear appropriate protective clothing, headwear and footwear. Why Apply? Part-time daytime hours that fit around other commitments. Term-time working schedule. Opportunity to support a valued local day service. Competitive hourly PAYE rate. Apply Today If you are an experienced Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, School Kitchen Assistant, Canteen Assistant, Food Service Assistant or Kitchen Porter looking for part-time work in Derby, apply today with your up-to-date CV. Job reference: VAC-(phone number removed)-RQ(phone number removed) DBHRSolutions is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates
Kitchen Assistant – Part-Time employer: Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
Join a dynamic public-sector repair service where your skills in scheduling and customer service will make a real difference. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on teamwork and community impact, this role provides a meaningful career path in a rewarding environment.
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