Kitchen Assistant
About this role
Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre
Location: Gatwick, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job ID: 301809
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular (38.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,866.78 per annum
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge, we connect reliable, hard-working professionals with essential public-sector organizations. Partnering with top-tier service providers, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, rewarding careers where every day brings a meaningful purpose.
Role Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant at the Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, you will join an active catering team supporting Head Chefs and Chefs. You will help deliver high-quality, safe, and nutritious catering services in strict compliance with current health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Ensure food hygiene regulations, health and safety standards, and food safety protocols are strictly followed.
Stock & Waste Management: Maintain food safety during delivery, storage, and distribution, while managing waste recycling via approved methods.
Food Preparation: Prepare and cook diverse, healthy menus for detainees, including specialized diets, religious events, and special days as directed by the Head Chef.
Quality Assurance: Conduct random quality checks on serveries before, during, and after mealtimes.
Operational Support: Handle the ordering of foodstuffs and consumables, and carry out other tasks suited to the role's capabilities.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for dedicated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. While professional experience in high-pressure kitchens is ideal, your interpersonal skills and commitment to safety are paramount.
Requirements:
Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Communication & Problem Solving: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with clear verbal and written communication.
Risk Awareness: A strong understanding of risk and conflict management within a secure environment.
Experience & Qualifications: Demonstrable background working in a high-pressure catering operation to tight deadlines. (Preferred: Food Safety Level 2 or 3, HACCP awareness, and allergen control training).
What We Offer You
Competitive Pay: A stable salary of £25,866.78 per annum.
Pension & Benefits: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme matched by the employer, alongside extensive perks (cinema, Merlin entertainment, retail discounts, mobile plans, and leisure centre memberships).
Supportive Environment: Work within an autonomous, tight-knit, and friendly team culture.
Career Growth: Unrivaled opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement across UK-wide operations.