Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Req ID: 9744

Company: Certas Energy

Salary: 13.45

Location: Cannock, GB, WS11 1SB

Contract Type: Permanent

Location Type: Site / Retail Based

Date Posted: 6 Oct 2026

At Certas Energy we’re keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (compliance) Initiative. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos – it is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to long-term business success.

How you’ll power our business as a Kitchen Assistant

Business area; Truckstops

Location: Cannock

Hours: 40 hours (late shifts) 2pm-10pm

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of our retail kitchen outlet, helping us deliver excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, cleanliness and food safety. Working as part of the wider retail team, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for customers and ensure our kitchen operates efficiently.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare and serve food in line with brand standards
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive customer experience
• Support food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen
• Follow food hygiene standards and HACCP requirements
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning tasks
• Follow company policies covering health & safety, food safety, cash handling and stock control
• Support stock management and deliveries, reporting shortages where required
• Help contribute to site sales targets
• Deliver fast and efficient service during busy trading periods
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider retail team

What we’ll need from you

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, some previous retail or food service experience
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering great service
• Good awareness of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices
• A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
• The ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards
• Reliability and a positive approach to working as part of a team

Why join Certas Energy?

At Certas Energy, our people are key to our success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career.

What you’ll get from us

• £13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage
• Access to employee discount schemes
• Pension contributions
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a national retail business.
• Studentjobs/Cannock/Kitchen assistant

Doing right by everyone

People matter at Certas Energy. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Certas Energy.