Kitchen Assistant - Part time

Pasta Evangelists; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasta Evangelists is seeking Kitchen Assistants/Team Members for their Cloud Kitchen in Nottingham. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess basic culinary skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive hourly pay with opportunities for growth and team engagement.

Benefits

Monthly bonus based on site performance

Regular team socials

Free Pasta Evangelists products

Referral scheme bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for growth within the company

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented in food preparation and kitchen organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest quality and standards.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment and comply with health regulations.
• Monitor ingredient availability and manage food information.

Skills

Knowledge of safe food handling

Basic culinary techniques

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Department: Takeaway

Location: Cloud Kitchen - Nottingham

Compensation: £12.21 - £13.00 / hour

Description

Our Kitchen Assistants/Team Members are responsible for preparing our food to the highest quality and standards. Their role is crucial in maintaining a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

Opening hours: from 10:00 am to 2:00 am, Monday to Sunday

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Ensure the kitchen is set up and ready for each service with appropriate levels of prepared Pasta Sauces and ingredients, balancing quick service with minimal waste, including preparing par levels in the cold delivery fridge.
• Wear a full smart, clean uniform at all times during your shift, along with protective clothing as required.
• Adhere to Pasta Evangelists standards to ensure our Pasta and other products are of the highest quality for our customers.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment, complying with all health, safety, and quality regulations.
• Monitor ingredient availability and inform team leaders and the wider team in advance.
• Record and manage food information, including effective date labelling and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Maintain all par levels and accurately record food wastage.
• Utilize SOPs to maximize food quality and speed of preparation.
• Ensure equipment such as fridges, pasta boilers, ovens, and microwaves are operated correctly, with proper temperature records and safety procedures.
• Maintain equipment according to SOP standards.
• Prepare and cook food according to the 'How to' cards, meeting all quality standards.
• Check deliveries, report issues, and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Operate the wash-up area effectively, ensuring thorough cleaning of equipment and proper signage during cleaning.
• Dispose of rubbish correctly, following waste management and recycling policies.
• Report equipment defects promptly to the team leader or area manager.
• Follow close-down procedures to ensure the kitchen is clean and prepared for the next shift.
• Organize pest checks regularly and report concerns.

Who are you:

• Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques (preferable).
• Familiarity with basic culinary techniques such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring ingredients.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented in food preparation, cleaning, and kitchen organization.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to adapt to changing situations and work schedules in a dynamic kitchen environment.

What we can offer:

• £12.21 per hour, increasing to £13.21 per hour from midnight onwards
• Monthly bonus based on site performance
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving, and diverse team
• Regular team socials
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral scheme bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for growth within the company