Job Description

Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant, looking for a challenge within a dynamic and enthusiastic team? Then you're the person we are looking for!

We are looking for someone to work alongside our team to deliver a GREAT level of service at Tingley Garden Centre. In this role you will be required to support the kitchen team with stock count and inbound deliveries, adhere to our health and safety standards, as well as contributing to cleaning duties which are in place to keep our kitchen areas impeccable and safe to work in. You will be preparing and producing meal orders so knowledge about the foods / products we use, and allergens is required.

This role is 20.5hrs increasing to 25hrs in peak (which is school holidays)

Week 1: Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm ( extending to 4:30pm peak) & Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 9am-3:30pm

Week 2:Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday & Friday 10am- 2pm (extending to 4:30 in peak)

*Please note the hours/days have been updated for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Kitchen Assistant you will be required to:

Prepare and cook and produce high quality meal orders for customers Build strong collaborative working relationships with fellow colleagues Ensure all products are date checked Complete weekly stock takes and deliveries Ensure Food Hygiene Standards are adhered to at all times to the highest standard Maintain the kitchen, floors, preparation areas, equipment, utensils, food preparation equipment to the cleaning and hygiene standards Sort, store and distribute ingredients and deliveries. Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook food orders to the desired menu standards Wash utensils and dishes and make sure they are stored safely and appropriately Efficiently and safely use and maintain all kitchen equipment such as mixers, pot wash machinery, Ovens etc Look for ways to minimise waste by using appropriate production methods Collect and dispose of waste in a safe manner & to carry out any additional tasks as deemed necessary to meet the demands of the Business.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

The ideal Kitchen Assistant is someone who:

Has prior experience working in a catering setting or similar role. Has strong organisational skills. Has completed a level 2 hygiene certificate in catering. Has excellent cooking skills and a good understanding about nutrition and allergies. Is knowledgeable and has a high level of understanding about produce and ingredients. Can work unsupervised and consistently delivers quality work. Has good communication skills and can work effectively in a team setting Is competent with working well under pressure.

Benefits:

A GREAT, fun, friendly working environment Up to 33% staff discount in store (*Discount varies across the store, including concessions)
Monthly TEAM engagement events Free on-site car parking Pension contributions GREAT Values and behaviours Recognition scheme Opportunity for development Climate and Community training
If you think you are the right person for this position and would like to be considered for the role, please apply now. We would love to hear from you!

Successful applicants must apply via our website (you may need to copy and paste the link into your browser):

https://employmenthero.com/jobs/job/tgc-2015-limited-kitchen-assistant-8ixrn/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required) Food preparation: 1 year (required) Kitchen experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 12/05/2025