KITCHEN ASSISTANT X3 (110250-0725)

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Retail - Cafes, Bars and Restaurants
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
£23,915 per annum (pro rata if part time)
About the Role

1 X 32.5 HRS PER WEEK/32 WEEKS PER YEAR/0.6417

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’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to help keep things running smoothly across our kitchens and cafes.

WHAT WE’RE 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’ll 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
  For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
  About the Department

READY TO GET STUCK IN?

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same—and you’re not afraid of a little heat in the kitchen—apply now to join Warwick Food Group as a Kitchen Assistant. Let’s cook up something great together!
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’*.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
How to Apply
To apply, please click the following link: Uniperms | Kitchen Assitant
What we Offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University’s Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

WHAT YOU’LL 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
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