General Kitchen Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,185 i £25,989 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | General Kitchen Assistant |
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Job Title: General Kitchen Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 8am – 2:30pm (32.5 hours)
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (pro rata)
Location: Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 22nd March 2026
The Role
An incredible opportunity to join our on-site Catering team at our Fire and Rescue Headquarters. Our friendly and inclusive team are searching for a General Kitchen Assistant to join the team to provide serving and cleaning duties in connection with catering arrangements.
What You Will Be Working On
Carrying out duties under the direction of our Catering team including cleaning, moving and laying tables/chairs and any other locations relating to the function. Replenishment and cleaning of the vending machine and washing up.
Serving food to the canteen users and guests, handling money/till work
Reviewing stock levels
Assisting with the preparation and ordering of food as required, assisting with booking hospitality
Assist with the maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene standards
Delivery of hospitality beverages and food
See in goods in/deliveries
To ensure that attitudes and behaviours displayed in the food preparation and service areas are reflective of an appropriate commercial catering facility
Support the Catering team with Hospitality deliveries (with use of company vehicle) – Full UK driving licence is essential
Positively contribute to a safe working environment
What Are We Looking For?
Level 2 standard of educations (eg GCSE)
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience of working within the Catering industry
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 750 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 750 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:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)
Stage 2
Role specific panel interview (dates to be confirmed)
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Catering.Kelvedon@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
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Disability Confident
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 8am – 2:30pm (32.5 hours)
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (pro rata)
Location: Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 22nd March 2026
The Role
An incredible opportunity to join our on-site Catering team at our Fire and Rescue Headquarters. Our friendly and inclusive team are searching for a General Kitchen Assistant to join the team to provide serving and cleaning duties in connection with catering arrangements.
What You Will Be Working On
Carrying out duties under the direction of our Catering team including cleaning, moving and laying tables/chairs and any other locations relating to the function. Replenishment and cleaning of the vending machine and washing up.
Serving food to the canteen users and guests, handling money/till work
Reviewing stock levels
Assisting with the preparation and ordering of food as required, assisting with booking hospitality
Assist with the maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene standards
Delivery of hospitality beverages and food
See in goods in/deliveries
To ensure that attitudes and behaviours displayed in the food preparation and service areas are reflective of an appropriate commercial catering facility
Support the Catering team with Hospitality deliveries (with use of company vehicle) – Full UK driving licence is essential
Positively contribute to a safe working environment
What Are We Looking For?
Level 2 standard of educations (eg GCSE)
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience of working within the Catering industry
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 750 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 750 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:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)
Stage 2
Role specific panel interview (dates to be confirmed)
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Catering.Kelvedon@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
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Disability Confident
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
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