Canteen Assistant

Brakes are recruiting for a Canteen Assistant to join the team at our Ashford office on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

As a Canteen Assistant you are responsible for supporting the smooth and efficient operation of kitchen activities. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and organization, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards. This position works under the direction of senior kitchen staff and contributes to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Key Responsibilities;

• Wash dishes, cookware, and utensils
• Remove kitchen waste and maintain proper waste disposal
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks, such as washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring ingredients
• Stock organisation
• Receive and store deliveries
• Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including proper food handling and storage
• Assist with setting up and breaking down workstations
• Support senior kitchen staff as needed
• Assist with serving food to customers or staff

About You;

You have a basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils, along with a clear understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. You are able to work efficiently while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. You communicate well with others, manage your time effectively, and are comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting moderate weights. Basic knife skills are preferred, and a positive, team-focused attitude is essential for success in this role.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional holiday days
• Pension scheme
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!