Chef Assistant at Company Shop Group

Norwood, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

14.52

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good Communication Skills, Teamwork, Food Production, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Flexibility, Customer Service, Food Safety, Positive Attitude, Lone Working

Industry

Retail

Description

Join Our Team as a Chef Assistant based at our Community Shop in Lambeth, London Are you passionate about reducing food waste and building stronger communities? Join our team at Community Shop, a leading redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We're on a mission to empower individuals and create positive change, and we need dedicated individuals like you to help us achieve our goals. About us Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is 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 have otherwise 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 believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn. Details of location and shift pattern: Salary: £14.52 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis Location: Community Shop Lambeth - Vale St, Norwood, London SE27 9PA Hours: Monday to Saturday between 8am and 3pm, totalling 25 hours per week on a rota basis Note: The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check Role Overview: As a Chef Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our culinary operations, ensuring that every dish is prepared with care and served with a smile. From chopping vegetables to serving customers, you'll be an integral part of our team, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. This role also entails supporting the Chef Educator in organising Community Kitchen programs and community-driven projects aimed at meeting community needs through our personal and community development initiative, The What If Plan. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving delicious food to our members while upholding the highest standards of customer service and food safety. Requirements: Good communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team Confident Lone Worker with the ability to work independently with confidence Proficient in Food Production, being able to demonstrate competence in producing high-quality food offerings with confidence and skill Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude Excellent organisational and time management skills Flexibility to perform a variety of duties as needed Passion for making a positive impact in the community Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Safety certification required Previous experience in a kitchen environment preferred but not essential Food Safety Certification: Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Safety certification required What's in it for you: Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees Contributory pension scheme Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts Life assurance benefit Join us on the journey: Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet. Apply now and be part of a business that's making a real difference.

Responsibilities

As a Chef Assistant, you'll prepare and serve food while ensuring high standards of customer service and food safety. You'll also support the Chef Educator in organizing community kitchen programs and projects.