Kitchen Assistant

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Job Reference SCC/TP/288089/4434

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Bank Contract Details: N/A Salary: £14.88 (comprising £12.89 per hour + £1.99 holiday entitlement) Working Hours: Bank Location: See advert - Various Job Category: Catering - Unqualified Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning Service: CFL - Education & LL

Job Introduction

This role has a starting salary of £14.88 per hour (comprising £12.89 per hour pay + £1.99 holiday entitlement).

We are excited to be hiring new bank Kitchen Assistants to join our team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).

We have breakfast shifts and dinners shifts across our centres, located at:

• High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
• Henley Fort Outdoor Centre, The Mount, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
• Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Centre, Riverside Drive, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX

Our Offer to You 

• Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience of our guests
• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers and projects
• Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave 
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources 
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping 
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the role

SOLD is a provider of high-quality outdoor learning programmes. Our catering team prides itself on feeding our visitors homecooked and freshly prepared nutritious meals, fuelling our visitors for busy active days in the outdoors! We offer a hearty and delicious menu and the team cater for a range of dietary needs. The dining experience plays a key role in the overall high-quality experience of our visitors. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website: Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in preparing and cooking healthy, tasty and nutritious meals, including serving our guests, clearing of meals and offering an excellent customer experience.

Our usual shifts are 6am - 11am and 3pm - 7pm and these vary depending on the needs of the groups. 

High Ashurst and Henley Fort are in remote locations so please consider your transport arrangements before applying.

To get a flavour of what it's like working at SOLD, have a look at our video.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behavi