Chef Assistant – Be part of our Community Kitchen team in Leicester

Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure and engage with your community in the heart of Leicester

Are you passionate about reducing food waste and building stronger communities? Join our team at Community Shop, a leading redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We're on a mission to empower individuals and create positive change, and we need dedicated individuals like you to help us achieve our goals.

Company: Community Shop, a social enterprise part of the Company Shop Group

About Us: Community Shop is dedicated to building stronger individuals and confident communities through our social enterprise initiatives. As part of the Company Shop Group, we are committed to making a positive impact in the areas we serve. Our flagship program, the What If Plan, aims to drive community development and social change.

Role Overview: As a Chef Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our culinary operations, ensuring that every dish is prepared with care and served with a smile. From chopping vegetables to serving customers, you'll be an integral part of our team, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. This role also entails supporting the Chef Educator in organising Community Kitchen programs and community-driven projects aimed at meeting community needs through our personal and community development initiative, The What If Plan.

You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving delicious food to our members while upholding the highest standards of customer service and food safety.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to reducing food waste and supporting the local community.
• Team Spirit: Join a supportive team where collaboration and camaraderie are key.
• Learning Opportunities: Whether it's improving your culinary skills or gaining valuable customer service experience, there's always room to grow.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, free membership to Company Shop, and other perks to sweeten the deal.

Requirements

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident Lone Worker with the ability to work independently with confidence.
• Proficient in Food Production, being able to demonstrate competence in producing high-quality food offerings with confidence and skill.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of duties as needed.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community.
• Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Safety certification required.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment preferred but not essential.

• Food Safety Certification: Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Safety certification required.

Benefits

Why you’ll love Company Shop Group

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking.
• Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts.
• Life assurance benefit

Salary: £12.35 per hour

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday between 9:30am and 2.30pm, totalling 25 hours per week.

Note: The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to Join the Kitchen Team? If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of something special in Leicester, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's make a difference together in our community.