Kitchen Assistant

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant! 

Location: Warwick Food Group 

Hours: Shifts between 7AM and 7 PM, including occasional weekends and late nights

Perks: A hands-on, rewarding role at the heart of a fast-moving kitchen team 

Do you have a passion for food and enjoy working as part of a friendly, energetic team? We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to help keep things running smoothly across our kitchens and cafes.

What You will 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.

What We are Looking For:

• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Some experience working in a kitchen or food prep role (desirable but not essential, we will 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 Stuck In?

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

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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