Kitchen Helpers (Vacancies 5)

Detailed Job Description

Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Facility Operations
Reporting To: Canteen Supervisor, APS Unipod Stirling Center
Compensation: £1800 per month (Gross)
Annual Leave: 28 Calendar Days Paid Annual Leave (plus statutory entitlements where applicable)
Kitchen Helpers - APS Unipod Stirling Center

APS Unipod Global is seeking hardworking, enthusiastic, and dependable Kitchen Helpers to support the daily operations of the kitchens, student self-service eatery, and staff mess canteen at APS Unipod Stirling Center. Kitchen Helpers play a vital role in ensuring efficient kitchen operations by assisting chefs with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, organising kitchen supplies, supporting food service, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and are committed to delivering excellent service to a multicultural community.

Gender: Male / Female
Experience: 2 + Years in Industry
Education: Any
Preferred Nationality: Indian / British / Arab
Age: Below 35

Students Self Service Canteen Operation

  • Assisting in food counter preparation before service.

  • Replenishing food items throughout meal service.

  • Maintaining buffet presentation and cleanliness.

  • Monitoring serving stations.

  • Assisting students with basic enquiries regarding menu items.

  • Ensuring utensils, trays, plates, and cutlery remain available.

  • Supporting crowd management during busy meal periods.

  • Maintaining cleanliness of dining counters and food display areas.

Staff Mess Canteen Operation

  • Preparing the dining area before meal service.

  • Assisting in serving meals to employees.

  • Replenishing food and beverages.

  • Cleaning dining tables promptly.

  • Maintaining hygiene standards throughout service.

  • Assisting with meal preparation for staff functions and meetings.

Kitchen Cleaning and Hygiene

  • Washing utensils, cookware, trays, and kitchen equipment.

  • Cleaning workstations before and after food preparation.

  • Sanitising chopping boards, preparation tables, and sinks.

  • Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors.

  • Cleaning storage areas.

  • Emptying waste bins regularly.

  • Ensuring proper waste segregation and recycling.

  • Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment throughout each shift.

Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation Support

  • Washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.

  • Preparing salads and cold dishes.

  • Portioning ingredients according to recipes.

  • Preparing garnishes and accompaniments.

  • Organising ingredients before meal service.

  • Preparing basic food items under supervision.

  • Assisting in dessert preparation.

  • Preparing sandwiches, wraps, and snack items.

  • Packing takeaway meals where required.

Ensure all ingredients are handled safely and hygienically.

Dishwashing

  • Collecting used utensils from dining areas.

  • Operating commercial dishwashing equipment.

  • Hand-washing delicate utensils when required.

  • Drying and storing kitchen equipment correctly.

  • Inspecting utensils for cleanliness before reuse.

Food Storage and Inventory

  • Receiving food deliveries.

  • Checking delivery quantities against purchase orders.

  • Inspecting products for quality and freshness.

  • Labelling food items correctly.

  • Rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.

  • Organising refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas.

  • Reporting shortages or damaged goods to supervisors.

Equipment Care

  • Clean and maintain kitchen equipment including food preparation machines, mixers, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, steamers, microwaves, coffee machines, service counters, commercial dishwasher.

  • Report faults immediately to supervisors.

Catering Support

  • Provide assistance during community events, student orientation programs, cultural celebrations, conferences, training sessions, university events and special dining functions.

  • Support food preparation, service, setup and post event cleaning.

Customer Service

  • Interact politely with students and staff.

  • Assist diners when requested.

  • Promote a welcoming dining environment.

  • Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy at all times.

Essential Qualifications

  • Secondary school education or equivalent.

  • Basic understanding of food preparation and kitchen operations.

  • Good spoken English.

  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, catering services, or institutional kitchens.

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

  • Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.

  • Experience working in multicultural environments.

APS Employee Benefits

  • Gross salary of £1,800 GBP per month

  • 28 calendar days of paid annual leave (inclusive of annual leave entitlement; public holiday arrangements will be administered in accordance with company policy and applicable UK law)

  • Workplace pension scheme in accordance with UK auto-enrolment requirements

  • Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), with any enhanced sick pay subject to company policy

  • Paid maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and parental leave in line with UK statutory requirements and company policies

  • Employer support for professional development and training

  • Company laptop and mobile phone

  • Business travel reimbursement for approved work-related expenses

  • Employee Assistance Programme (where applicable)

  • Performance and annual salary reviews

  • Opportunities for career progression within APS Unipod Global's international operations

  • A collaborative, multicultural, and purpose-driven working environment

Core Competencies

  • Food Preparation

  • Kitchen Hygiene

  • Food Safety Awareness

  • Time Management

  • Teamwork

  • Reliability

  • Physical Stamina

  • Organisation

  • Communication Skills

  • Attention to Detail

  • Customer Service

  • Adaptability

  • Multitasking

  • Positive Attitude

  • Professionalism

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Why Join as Kitchen Helpers at APS Unipod Stirling Center?

At APS Unipod Stirling Center, our kitchens are more than places where meals are prepared—they are central to creating a welcoming and supportive community for students living away from home. As a Kitchen Helper, you will contribute directly to the daily wellbeing of students and staff by ensuring that every meal is prepared and served in a clean, efficient, and professional environment. If you are dependable, eager to learn, and passionate about hospitality and food service, APS Unipod Global offers an excellent opportunity to build your career in a modern, multicultural student living community where teamwork, quality, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Join us in creating homes where students thrive and futures begin.

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