Kitchen Assistant / Food Prep NEW RA Venues Posted today £12.71 per hour Atherstone Catering

Kitchen Assistant - Food Preparation (Part-Time, 24 Hours)

Location: Twycross Zoo, Atherstone

Contract Type: Part-Time, 24 hours per week, Permanent

Working Hours: 5 days over 7 between 8:00am-6:00pm

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• Free staff meals whilst on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive travel discounts
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits
• Exclusive Parks at Work discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development through Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK
• On-site F&B discounts

About the Role

We're looking for reliable Kitchen Assistants to join our catering team at Twycross Zoo. Working across our busy catering units, you will support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and help maintain clean and organised kitchen sections to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation, including sandwiches and salads
• Preparing ingredients to support the kitchen team during service
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of your work section
• Following food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service
• Assisting with general kitchen cleaning duties as required

Ideal Candidate

• Basic experience in food preparation or working in a kitchen environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Strong teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm across a 7-day operation

Job Reference: com R/BU Venues

Compass Group UK is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!