Listed March 6 2026
General Kitchen Assistant – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
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 OnÂ
- 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?Â
Our ideal candidate would have
- Level 2 standard of educations (eg GCSE)
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of working within the Catering industry
- Full UK Driving licence
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.
How to apply Â
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:Â Â
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 BenefitsÂ
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
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (pro rata)
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: March 22 2026
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