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Facilities Operative (Kitchen)
€34,128 per year
Key Skills
Job Description
Facilities Operative (Kitchen)
Department: Facilities Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Duiven, Netherlands
Reporting To: Facilities Manager
Compensation: €34,128 / year
Description
Your contribution also helps ensure our environment is safe, hygienic, and a genuinely great place to work from spotless break area and well-run kitchen spaces that support the team throughout the day. This is a hands-on role where reliability, attention to detail, and pride in your work really matter.
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- Learn Arcavindi’s site layout, cleaning schedules, and hygiene standards.
- Get trained on food hygiene HACCP, safe cleaning practices, food handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Understand kitchen routines, storage rules, and food hygiene expectations.
- Work alongside experienced colleagues to build confidence in daily tasks and priorities.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality lunches for our team members.
- Ensure smooth kitchen operations through reliable prep, cleaning, and stock routines.
- Maintain essential food safety records such as recording temperatures, ingredient and allergen information.
- Spot issues early from low supplies to hygiene or safety risks — and flag them quickly.
- Build strong working relationships with teams across the building, providing friendly, helpful support.
- Provide some support to the cleaning team to ensure all common areas are consistently clean and hygienic
- Look for smarter, more efficient ways to keep the site running brilliantly.
- Suggest improvements to food preparation methods and look for ways to decrease food wastage
- Help maintain a calm, organised environment where teams feel cared for and supported.
- Maintain high standards of food preparation and hygiene across Arcavindi’s Netherlands facilities.
- Ensure communal spaces are clean, safe, well-stocked, and ready for use throughout the day.
- Contribute to a positive, organised environment that enables teams to work at their best.
- Support the kitchen with daily routines and basic food preparation as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily cleaning of workspaces, communal areas, restrooms, and kitchen facilities to agreed standards.
- Maintain high cleanliness standards of the kitchen and break areas
- Maintain tidy storage areas for cleaning materials and kitchen supplies, keeping everything secure and organised.
- Carry out basic food preparation, such as washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
- Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces are cleaned and sanitised in line with food safety standards.
- Operate dishwashers and/or wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen items manually when needed.
- Receive, check, and store kitchen or facilities deliveries safely, ensuring correct stock rotation.
- Dispose of waste correctly, including recycling and food waste, following site procedures.
- Report hazards, hygiene concerns, or maintenance issues promptly to the Facilities Manager.
- Previous experience in a cleaning, kitchen, or facilities support role (preferred).
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Ability to follow instructions, prioritise tasks, and work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Reliable, proactive, and detail-focused, with pride in doing things properly.
- Friendly, approachable attitude and strong teamwork skills.
- Comfortable in a physically active role involving standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive tasks.
Core Responsibilities
The role focuses on providing healthy lunches through basic food preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards in the kitchen and communal areas. It also involves managing stock, cleaning workspaces, and ensuring a safe environment for all employees.
Requirements
Previous experience in cleaning, kitchen, or facilities support is preferred, along with basic knowledge of food hygiene. Candidates must be reliable, proactive, and comfortable performing physically active tasks.
About Vintage Cash Cow
Industry: Internet Marketplace Platforms
Company size: 201-500 employees
Vintage Cash Cow is a fast-growing circular economy business on a mission to make it easy and rewarding for people to declutter responsibly! We're pioneers in our industry — put simply, no one else is doing it like us. With over 300 employees, we're building a unique operation powered by hundreds of in-house experts in vintage, antiques, and second-hand goods. Together, we’re redefining how people value and recycle the past, helping customers turn unwanted items into money while promoting sustainability and reuse. As we continue to scale, we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of the vintage and re-commerce world!