Kitchen Assistant (110250-1025)

About the Role

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant!
Location: Warwick Food Group
Hours: Shifts between 7 AM and 7 PM, including occasional weekends and late nights.
Perks: A hands‑on, rewarding role at the heart of a fast‑moving kitchen team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting Our Chefs: Assisting in the preparation, traying, and plating of food under the guidance of our talented kitchen team.
• Keeping It Sparkling: Cleaning work areas and service equipment to high standards, following our ‘clean as you go’ approach.
• Team Player Energy: Working closely with cooks, chefs, and the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service across all outlets.
• Handling Stock: Helping move and store stock safely, using proper manual handling techniques.
• Staying Safe & Compliant: Adhering to food hygiene and safety procedures, including COSHH and allergen awareness.

Flexibility

• We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time basis, despite the position being advertised as full‑time.

About You

• A flexible, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Some experience working in a kitchen or food‑prep role (desirable but not essential, we’ll give you plenty of training).
• An eagerness to be trained in food hygiene, health & safety, and manual handling.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Reliability and confidence working in a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a supportive kitchen team where every role is valued.
• Make a real contribution to the food experiences we deliver every day.
• Develop your skills with on‑the‑job training and the opportunity to grow.
• Be part of a vibrant and varied workplace across multiple outlets and events.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for a hands‑on role where no two days are the same—and you’re not afraid of a little heat in the kitchen—apply now to join Warwick Food Group as a Kitchen Assistant. Let’s cook up something great together!

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 10th November 2025 at 11:55pm (GMT)
Please apply through the following link: https://www.uniperms.com/job/Kitchen%20Assistant/220
Interview date and start date to be confirmed.

About the University

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.
QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Find out more on our website.

Benefits

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick.