Canteen Catering Assistant and Canteen Chef Required:
CATERING ASSISTANT:
Your duties will consist of, but not be limited to:
- Greeting and welcoming customers in a friendly, yet professional manner and setting up dining areas, warranting that a clean and tidy environment is presented and always maintained.
- Ensuring high levels of hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained to guarantee first class service.
- Organising and storing ingredients and materials quickly and efficiently.
- Preparing, and storing food hygienically and safety.
- Assisting each other in general kitchen duties.
CHEF:
We are looking for a Chef that:
- A minimum of 2 years' working experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety policies
- Has a passion for food
- Has excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude, working well in a team
- Shows initiative to take on new challenges and solves problems as they arise
- Flexibility to work across various shifts
Duties include:
- Preparing and cooking a wide variety of fresh meals to a rotating daily and weekly menu
- Collaborating and working well with Site Manager and Kitchen Assistants to ensure smooth operations
- Following recipes and presentation specifications
- Managing quality and portion control to ensure consistency ins service
- Storing and labelling ingredients safely and efficiently
- Monitoring stock levels and innovation to suit site needs
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards and company policies
Working Hours:
Full time, Permanent
Monday - Friday, 8/9 hour shifts between the operating hours of 06:00am - 16:00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Immediate Start
DUE TO LOCATION OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL - the site is not accessible by public transport or on foot.
DUE TO OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING.
Please note: we require all staff to have the following qualifications before we can get them in the kitchen:
Allergen Awareness and Food Intolerances
COSHH Awareness for Hospitality
Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 for Catering
If you don’t already have these, please do not worry; we can set you up on our online learning platform (Tayl). Each course only takes around 30 minutes to complete, and once done, they are yours to keep!
About us:
Bon Appetit has been feeding the UK’s construction industry since the 1980s, providing high-quality, purpose-built catering services on some of the country's most prestigious projects, from HS2 to Westfield Stratford.
Our approach is simple: nourishing food, operational excellence, and a genuine focus on workforce wellbeing. Join us in redefining what construction catering can be, one plate at a time.
Apply today to join the Bon Appetit team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£13.71 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle? The site is not accessible by foot or public transport.
- Are you applying for the Chef role, or the Catering Assistant role?
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person