We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at one of our conference venues in Leamington Spa, CV32. 

We are a fresh food led operation that is open 7 days a week. Working straight shifts, 5 days over 7 you will be required to assist our Chefs in the smooth running of this busy Conference & Events centre. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our offer with specialist chefs on all sections of the kitchen. The job role will include washing up, cleaning, handling deliveries, assisting with food preparation and the general day to day upkeep of the kitchen and outside areas.

This a permanent position working 32-40 hours per week as required, 5 out of 7 days. 1 in 2 Saturdays off during quiet periods, to suit the business needs. Availability during daytime, evenings and weekends is essential.

This venue has the perk of a two week Chirstmas shut down. Uniform will be provided as well as a free meal on shift.

The venue is easily commutable from Warwick, Leamington Spa, Coventry, and the surrounding areas, including Solihull, Nuneaton, and Stratford-upon-Avon

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 12
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.