Facilities Operative (Kitchen)

Department: Facilities Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dieren, Netherlands

Reporting To: Facilities Manager

Compensation: €34,128 / year

Description

• 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.