Kitchen Assistant

Full Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team. The Kitchen Assistant will support our culinary staff in meal preparation, food handling, and kitchen organization.

Duties:

- Assist in fresh food preparation under the guidance of the kitchen staff across breakfast and lunch service
- Help with cooking tasks such as chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area
- Presentation of meals to a high standard

- HACCP recording
- Adhere to food safety standards and guidelines and company policies and procedures
- Assist in inventory management and stock rotation and handling deliveries of stock

Requirements:

- Previous experience in a restaurant or kitchen environment is preferred

- Flexible with working hours, must include weekend work
- Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and be a confident communicator
- Understanding of Health & Safety and food safety practices and procedures

- Hold a relevant food safety qualification would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
- Willingness to learn and take direction from culinary professionals

If you are passionate about food, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply for the Kitchen Assistant position with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: Up to £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Schedule:

Day shift
Flexitime
Weekend availability

Experience:

Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person