Compass Careers
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant at Compass Careers, based in Mod Lyneham, paying £12.76 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £12.76 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Mod Lyneham
- Closing date
- Sector
- Kitchen Porter
14% below the typical rate for kitchen porter
Reference jobs/job/Kitchen-Assistant/234710
About the role
Job Introduction
About us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
About the role
We're currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week, working variable shifts.
You'll keep our kitchen running smoothly, helping to prepare fresh food, keeping everything clean and organised, and supporting the team through every service.
What you'll do
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
- Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean
- Using all machinery and equipment correctly
- Helping to load and unload deliveries
- Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
- Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
What we offer
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
- Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
- Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
- Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
- Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
About you
Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:
- Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels
- Be an excellent team player
- Have a committed and organised approach
- Be able to work under pressure
- Be flexible to work shifts
- Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
Could you bring your spark to Defence? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Reference: com/3010/95677001/52324288/BU #Defence
Compass Group UK&I 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!
ApplyReference: jobs/job/Kitchen-Assistant/234710 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Compass Careers
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