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Catering Assistant - Tonbridge \n We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 22.5 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. \n Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts \n Please note: This role is contracted to 39.6 weeks per year \n Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers\n, • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas\n, • Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment\n, • Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles\n, • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image\n, • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards\n, • Complying with Health & Safety regulations\n\n Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will: \n\n • Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels\n, • Be an excellent team player\n, • Have a committed and organised approach\n, • Have a desire to succeed in your role\n, • Possess the ability to work under pressure\n, • Be flexible to work shifts\n, • Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability\n\n As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. \n Job Reference: com/1509/43486001/52833398/BU #Lodestone House \n 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!

Chef - Tonbridge \n We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a part time basis contracted to 26 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. \n Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: \n\n • Thurs: Full-time (Days)\n, • Fri: Full-time (Days)\n, • Sat: Full-time (Days)\n, • Sun: Full-time (Days)\n\n Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying: \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers\n, • Overseeing and implementing menu changes\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services\n, • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services\n, • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts\n, • Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image\n, • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked\n, • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards\n, • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations\n\n Our ideal Chef will: \n\n • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service\n, • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent\n, • Have experience supervising a team\n, • Have experience in a similar Chef role\n, • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate\n, • Have a flexible approach to working\n\n As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. \n Job Reference: com/2409/44012001/52826421/R/BU #White Oaks \n 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!

Kitchen Assistant - Tonbridge \n As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting. \n Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers\n, • Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in\n, • Proudly representing Healthcare and and embodying our positive brand image\n, • Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently\n, • Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene\n, • Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations\n\n Our ideal Catering Assistant will: \n\n • Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do\n, • Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service\n, • Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player\n, • Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure\n, • Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability\n, • Prioritise safety in every task you undertake\n, • Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters\n\n As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. \n Job Reference: com/2409/44012001/52826420/R/BU #White Oaks \n 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!

Catering Assistant - Tonbridge \n As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting. \n Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days \n Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers\n, • Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in\n, • Proudly representing Healthcare and and embodying our positive brand image\n, • Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently\n, • Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene\n, • Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations\n\n Our ideal Catering Assistant will: \n\n • Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do\n, • Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service\n, • Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player\n, • Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure\n, • Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability\n, • Prioritise safety in every task you undertake\n, • Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters\n\n As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. \n Job Reference: com/2409/43139001/52811757/R/BU #White Oaks \n 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!

Kitchen Assistant - Tonbridge \n As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting. \n Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers\n, • Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in\n, • Proudly representing Healthcare and and embodying our positive brand image\n, • Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently\n, • Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene\n, • Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations\n\n Our ideal Catering Assistant will: \n\n • Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do\n, • Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service\n, • Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player\n, • Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure\n, • Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability\n, • Prioritise safety in every task you undertake\n, • Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters\n\n As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. \n Job Reference: com/2409/44012001/52826420/R/BU #White Oaks \n 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!

Costa - Tunbridge Wells - Pembury We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers, • Keeping the bar area clean, • Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards), • Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator, • Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates, • Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques, • Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs, • Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image, • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards, • Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Barista will: • Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships, • Have previous experience in customer service, • Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner, • Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers, • Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment, • Possess the ability to work under pressure, • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0510/74747001/52829400/R/BU #One Retail 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!

Senior Ripener / Ripening Specialist – Fresh Produce Near Tonbridge, Kent £35,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent About the Role A leading fresh produce supplier based near Tonbridge is seeking an experienced Senior Ripener to join their state-of-the-art facility. Working with high-volume, global produce lines year-round, you will lead daily ripening operations, manage stock flow, and use technical expertise to ensure fruit meets exact retail, wholesale, and foodservice quality specifications. This is a key position where your technical decision-making directly impacts quality, yield, and waste reduction. Key Responsibilities • Ripening & Stock Management: Plan, manage, and optimise ripening rooms to meet customer volume, spec, and timing requirements., • Quality Control: Assess fruit condition and maturity using pressure, dry matter, grading, sugar levels, and visual checks. Adjust cycles according to variety, origin, season, and stock age., • Team Guidance: Act as a senior technical contact on site, guiding and mentoring junior Ripeners, and escalating issues to senior management when necessary., • Cross-Departmental Communication: Collaborate daily with Production, Technical, Commercial, and Procurement teams regarding stock availability, quality risks, and operational priorities., • Process & Compliance: Monitor and calibrate equipment, maintain audit-ready BRC, hygiene, and traceability records, and support continuous improvement/yield trials. Your Skills & Experience • Industry Experience: Proven practical experience within fresh produce, commercial fruit ripening, or food manufacturing., • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fruit behaviour across different origins, seasons, and varieties., • Data & Decision-Making: Confident using data to plan stock flow, manage room utilisation, and minimise waste while maximising shelf life., • Leadership & Standards: Clear communicator capable of mentoring staff and upholding strict food safety, BRC, and H&S standards. Benefits • Competitive salary of £35,000, • Opportunity to work in a newly invested, modern facility, • Long-term career development within a stable, growing industry sector #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Ripener / Ripening Specialist – Fresh Produce Near Tonbridge, Kent £35,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent A leading fresh produce supplier based near Tonbridge is seeking an experienced Senior Ripener to join their state-of-the-art facility. Working with high-volume, global produce lines year-round, you will lead daily ripening operations, manage stock flow, and use technical expertise to ensure fruit meets exact retail, wholesale, and foodservice quality specifications. This is a key position where your technical decision-making directly impacts quality, yield, and waste reduction. • Ripening & Stock Management: Plan, manage, and optimise ripening rooms to meet customer volume, spec, and timing requirements., • Quality Control: Assess fruit condition and maturity using pressure, dry matter, grading, sugar levels, and visual checks. Adjust cycles according to variety, origin, season, and stock age., • Team Guidance: Act as a senior technical contact on site, guiding and mentoring junior Ripeners, and escalating issues to senior management when necessary., • Cross-Departmental Communication: Collaborate daily with Production, Technical, Commercial, and Procurement teams regarding stock availability, quality risks, and operational priorities., • Process & Compliance: Monitor and calibrate equipment, maintain audit-ready BRC, hygiene, and traceability records, and support continuous improvement/yield trials., • Industry Experience: Proven practical experience within fresh produce, commercial fruit ripening, or food manufacturing., • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fruit behaviour across different origins, seasons, and varieties., • Data & Decision-Making: Confident using data to plan stock flow, manage room utilisation, and minimise waste while maximising shelf life., • Leadership & Standards: Clear communicator capable of mentoring staff and upholding strict food safety, BRC, and H&S standards., • Competitive salary of £35,000, • Opportunity to work in a newly invested, modern facility, • Long-term career development within a stable, growing industry sector #J-18808-Ljbffr