Kitchen Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join our hardworking and friendly kitchen team. While this role involves physical work and dishwashing, it also offers a genuine opportunity to start your culinary journey. We are a from-scratch kitchen, and you'll be working alongside classically trained, skilled chefs who are passionate about food and developing people. If you're reliable, team-focused, and keen to learn, this could be the perfect first step into a professional kitchen.

What to Expect From Us

• A strong commitment to training and development within the wider group

• Regular progression opportunities and salary reviews in line with the industry

• Paid staff events twice a year

• A supportive, professional, and enjoyable working environment

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Happy to work longer hours during the busy summer months

• Eager to learn, ideally with an interest in food

• A team player with a positive attitude

• Ready to work in a fun, fast-paced, and proactive kitchen

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning the kitchen to ensure it is ready for the next day

• Maintaining food storage areas, including fridges and freezers

• Receiving deliveries and organising stock correctly

• Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment

• Loading and unloading the dishwasher

• Removing kitchen waste and disposing of it safely

• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment such as cookers and food mixers

• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping ingredients)

• Assisting the kitchen team as required during service

Requirements

• No experience necessary - full training will be provided

• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Full-time hours available for the right candidate

Compensation: Minimum wage