Overview
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Shift hours: Part Time
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
Why Join Restaurant Associates Venues?
At Restaurant Associates Venues, we celebrate individuality, nurture talent, and deliver exceptional catering experiences across visitor attractions, including Twycross Zoo. Our site is a busy visitor attraction, open 364 days a year, with multiple catering units serving thousands of guests.
You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team, gain exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and develop your skills within a collaborative workplace.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
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20 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
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Free staff meals whilst on shift
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Free on-site parking
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Exclusive travel discounts
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Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits
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Exclusive Parks at Work discounts and promotions
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Access to training, mentoring and development through Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK
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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:
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Assisting with basic food preparation, including sandwiches and salads
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Preparing ingredients to support the kitchen team during service
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Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of your work section
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Following food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures
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Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service
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Assisting with general kitchen cleaning duties as required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Basic experience in food preparation or working in a kitchen environment
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
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Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
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Strong teamwork skills
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Flexibility to work shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm across a 7-day operation
Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.
Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.
Job Reference: com/1704/92635001/52794664/R/BU #RA Venues
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!
Reference: com/1704/92635001/52794664/R/BU
Location: Atherstone
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