Epsom & Ewell Vacancies

Chef Assistant

2026-06-05T09:05:00+01:00

About the Role

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is looking to appoint a motivated and reliable Assistant Chef to support the delivery of high-quality catering services within the Community & Wellbeing Centre.

This is a practical, hands-on role responsible for assisting with the preparation, cooking and service of food to a high standard, ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining strict food hygiene and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals
Support the day-to-day operation of the Community Wellbeing Kitchen
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance
Monitor and complete food hygiene records in line with legislation
Support stock control, minimise waste and assist with ordering
Provide clear allergen and dietary information to customers
Assist the Catering Hub Manager and deputise where required
Support and guide staff and volunteers where necessary

You will:

Have experience working within a catering or hospitality environment
Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable, or willingness to obtain)
Have knowledge of food safety and health & safety practices
Be able to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines
Demonstrate good communication and customer service skills
Be a positive and flexible team player

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
Training and development opportunities
The opportunity to support vital community services

For further information about the role, please contact Anita Chappell, Catering Hub Manager on achappell@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 23 July 2026

Community Services Driver/Technician

2026-06-03T08:12:00+01:00

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and friendly individual to join our Community Services team.

The role of the Community Services Driver Technician is to support the team by delivering Meals at Home, transporting residents on our Transport from Home service and installing Community Alarm and Telecare. Training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will need to have a background in community support services and be able to drive accessible vehicles up to a D1 license*. You will need to be organised, able to work independently and effectively within a team. You will need to manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet the needs of the service. You will need to have excellent people skills along with driving experience.

You will be expected to deliver a person-centred approach to our service members. You will be core to the daily delivery of our services to our customers.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Katie Charman on 01372 720563.

If you would like to make a positive impact on our residents and would to be part of a professional and committed team then this role may be for you. Your contribution will help maintain the high standards of service our community relies on, making a real difference to people’s lives every day.

At Epsom & Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We look forward to receiving your application.

*D1 training can be provided if successful

Closing date: Sunday 05 July 2026

Interviews/ assessments: Wednesday 15 July 2026

Contact Centre Advisor

2026-05-20T15:01:00+01:00

Are you passionate about delivering a first class service experience to your customers? If you are, then Epsom & Ewell Borough Council would like to hear from you.

We are looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our Contact Centre team. In this role, you will provide the public with a first-class telephone service, delivering frontline advice and information across a wide range of Council services.

You will be working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, so it is important that you are well organised, can remain calm, focused and professional irrespective of whether you are handling enquires over the telephone, in person at the Town Hall, or by email or post.

You will have proven experience of working in a busy front line customer service environment and be capable of handling a range of situations with tact, diplomacy and empathy. Excellent communication and listening skills, the ability to converse with all types of people and a polite and courteous attitude is a must, as is a commitment to providing excellent customer care. You will also be able to work well under pressure with minimum supervision while ensuring consistency and accuracy, be confident with technology and the use of software systems, with good keyboard skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity within a highly committed and professional team, then we would like to hear from you. For further details please contact Hannah Finbow or Marie Shergold on 01372 732000.

Closing date: 8^thJune 2026

Interviews: 17^th and 18^th June 2026