Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Req ID: 9611
Company: Certas Energy
Salary: 28053.00
Location:
Hertfordshire, GB, AL3 8HA
Contract Type: Permanent
Location Type: Site / Retail Based
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2026
At Certas Energy we’re keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (compliance) Initiative. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos – it is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to long-term business success.
How you’ll power our business as a Kitchen Assistant
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of our retail kitchen outlet, helping us deliver excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, cleanliness and food safety. Working as part of the wider retail team, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for customers and ensure our kitchen operates efficiently.
What you’ll be doing
Prepare and serve food in line with brand standards
Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive customer experience
Support food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen
Follow food hygiene standards and HACCP requirements
Complete daily and scheduled cleaning tasks
Follow company policies covering health & safety, food safety, cash handling and stock control
Support stock management and deliveries, reporting shortages where required
Help contribute to site sales targets
Deliver fast and efficient service during busy trading periods
Work collaboratively as part of the wider retail team
What we’ll need from you
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ideally, some previous retail or food service experience
A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering great service
Good awareness of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices
A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
The ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards
Reliability and a positive approach to working as part of a team
Why join Certas Energy?
At Certas Energy, our people are key to our success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career.
What you’ll get from us
£13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage
Shifts between 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm
40 hours per week
Access to employee discount schemes
Pension contributions
The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a national retail business.
Doing right by everyone
People matter at Certas Energy. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Certas Energy.
