General Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,840 to £15,313 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £24,404 - £25,183 Full Time Equivalent |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kelvedon, Colchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req320 |
Summary
Job Title: General Kitchen Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week*
Salary: £14,840 - £15,313 Pro Rata (£24,404 - £25,183 Full Time Equivalent)
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 16th July 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours
The Role
To assist with the provision of serving and cleaning duties in connection with Catering arrangements at our Service Headquarters.
What You Will Be Working On
Serving food to users and guests on site. Including using till functions.
Reviewing stock levels and control
Assisting with the preparation and ordering of food as required
Assisting with hospitality bookings
General duties including cleaning, moving or laying up tables and chairs.
Delivery of hospitality beverages and food in the Headquarters and at our Training centre in Witham (company to provide transport but driving licence required)
Support in management of goods in and deliveries
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and willing to get involved with our service provision in the Catering department. Someone who is happy to work as part of a team with a proactive nature. We would love to find someone with experience in a similar role to support the existing team.
Eligibility
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience demonstrating basic numeracy and literacy.
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Full UK Driving Licence
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Role specific panel interview
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Victoria Rutterford on Victoria.Rutterford@essex-fire.gov.uk
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week*
Salary: £14,840 - £15,313 Pro Rata (£24,404 - £25,183 Full Time Equivalent)
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 16th July 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours
The Role
To assist with the provision of serving and cleaning duties in connection with Catering arrangements at our Service Headquarters.
What You Will Be Working On
Serving food to users and guests on site. Including using till functions.
Reviewing stock levels and control
Assisting with the preparation and ordering of food as required
Assisting with hospitality bookings
General duties including cleaning, moving or laying up tables and chairs.
Delivery of hospitality beverages and food in the Headquarters and at our Training centre in Witham (company to provide transport but driving licence required)
Support in management of goods in and deliveries
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and willing to get involved with our service provision in the Catering department. Someone who is happy to work as part of a team with a proactive nature. We would love to find someone with experience in a similar role to support the existing team.
Eligibility
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience demonstrating basic numeracy and literacy.
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Full UK Driving Licence
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2
Role specific panel interview
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Victoria Rutterford on Victoria.Rutterford@essex-fire.gov.uk
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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