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Canteen Assistant - 24 Hours/Week

Heckfield, Hook, Rg27 0LD
£15,900 PA Per Annum
Permanent * Part time
Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
AS1577956HecCAH

Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire. The kitchen sources some of its produce from our biodynamic market garden on site, and chefs take regular tours of the farm to draw inspiration from what they see growing.

The kitchen is currently looking for a Canteen Assistant – 24 Hours/week to join our dynamic kitchen.

We are looking for a person that is interested in healthy food offerings, utilising the farm as much as possible with limited items bought in. Reduced food waste and the creativity using any spent items from the two restaurants.

Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

To prepare the dining area for service, which may include moving and or setting up furniture, setting up trolleys and cleaning and dismantling these during and after service
To prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment at the point of service for the efficient and effective service of the meals
To ensure the menu signage and allergen notice board is updated daily
To assist in the serving of food during mealtimes and occasionally assist in the preparation of food
Full understanding of allergens, allergen awareness and food safety protocols
To wash dishes, cutlery, serving utensils, tables and other catering equipment in the catering environment
To clean daily all recognized catering areas to the companies agreed standards
To undergo any on and off-site training sessions as required by the company
Any duties as required to ensure that the dining area, kitchen and plate wash are in a clean, hygienic and safe condition and that the food service is effective and efficient.
To occasionally be required to assist the chef in basic kitchen food preparation
To be flexible regarding shifts in times of absence and sickness
Working day hours including weekends

Benefits:

Basic salary of £15,900 PA (Working 24 hours per week)

Tronc (Allocation for 2025 was £7,800+ per annum/per person based on full time hours)
Increased holiday allowance
Vitality healthcare cover
Employee assistance programme
Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity pay
Enhanced paternity pay
Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
Monthly employee recognition scheme
Annual employee parties
Free staff meals
50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
Heckfield Plus - online discounts
New Baby gift
Christmas gift

The ideal person will have a passion for working seasonally and be opened to learning new styles and techniques. At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now!

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