Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Hourly Rate: 13.43
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months with strong potential for extension)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
Immediate Start Available!

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their dynamic Product Testing team in Welwyn Garden City. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in a lively food testing environment, playing a pivotal role in preparing products and maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.

About the Role:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be integral to the smooth operation of customer product testing activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with food preparation and daily kitchen operations
• Supporting cooks with various kitchen activities
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen is clean and organised
• Preparing food samples for testing and organising food products
• Receiving and logging food deliveries and samples
• Reporting any discrepancies with deliveries as needed
• Upholding food hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
• Conducting daily and deep cleaning of kitchen equipment
• Preparing blind taste test samples for panellists and customers
• Utilising internal systems to support testing activities and record vital information

About You:

Our client is looking for candidates who possess:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment (essential)
• A background as a Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Porter, Cook, or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene practises
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic IT skills and comfort with Microsoft applications
• A team-oriented mindset
• Capability to follow processes and instructions accurately
• Physical comfort standing for extended periods during shifts

While a Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous, our client is committed to providing full training to the right candidate.

What's on Offer?

• A stable 12-month rolling contract
• Monday-Friday working pattern for a great work-life balance
• Comprehensive training provided to enhance your skills
• On-site parking for your convenience
• The opportunity to work within an innovative food testing environment
• A supportive and welcoming team atmosphere

Important Information:

Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the nature of food preparation equipment used within the role.

Note:

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