Part time Kitchen Assistant- 25 hours per week- Beechwood

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Description

Community Shops are part of the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may otherwise have gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores, and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we’re proud to be a good business doing good.

We are seeking a part time kitchen assistant, that can support our vision to build stronger individuals and confident communities.

As a kitchen assistant you are responsible for preparing & serving food from our cafe to members while delivering the highest standard of customer service and food safety, creating a warm and welcoming environment that facilitates community sharing and learning.

You will be working as part of a team and be very hands on.

You will need to have a flexible and adaptable attitude- washing up will be a key part of the role.

Requirements
Ensure all food is stored correctly, including stored in the correct area and off the floor
Cook and prepare all food in line with food safety guidelines
Be responsible for the kitchen when the chef mentor is not available
Ensure all food that is prepared has the correct label, including date, ingredients, and allergens
Serve food to customers while cooking food in line with demand
Handle products carefully to keep in the best condition
Empty the waste bins as and when required and ensure the contents are disposed of safely and correctly
Washing pots
Record all food temperatures in the correct company logbook
Record all fridge and freezer temperatures in the correct company logbook
Display all allergen signage relevant to the correct product
Use the till and correctly process payments from customers when food or drinks are purchased
Clean as you go using correct cleaning equipment and chemicals
Ensuring that all Health and Safety procedures are always followed
Undertake all relevant legal, mandatory and role specific training

Knowledge, skills and experience

Good communication skills
Able to work alone or within a team
Ability to work under pressure
Good organisational and excellent time management skills
Flexible with duties
Be passionate about what you do
Possess a helpful attitude with the drive to be the best version of you
Food Hygiene – Level 1
Food Safety - Level 1

Hours of work: working 25 hours per week, between 8.30am and 2pm Tuesday to Saturday (some flexibility is required)

Working 5 days per week- 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday) with the Chef Mentor in a supporting role and a Saturday breakfast service running the kitchen unassisted.

Pay rate: £10.50 per hour, paid every 4 weeks

Location: Community Shop, Manor House, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood, Wirral, CH43 7ZU

Benefits

Free membership to Company Shop

Death in service benefit

Contributory pension scheme

Annual Flu Injections (optional)

Perk box

On site Parking