Kitchen Assistant

Restaurant Associates; Berkeley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a full-time role (40 hours per week) to be the heart of our operation. You’ll join a team that takes pride in its food, brand, and people, with opportunities to progress within a company that values and recognises staff.

Key duties include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, safe operation of equipment, and supporting deliveries. We foster a supportive, energetic environment across our UK sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be an excellent team player and able to work collaboratively in a busy kitchen.
• Have a committed and organised approach to tasks and schedules.
• Desire to succeed and take pride in delivering quality service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles.
• Representing Restaurant Associates and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Pressure management

Organised

Reliable

Flexible shifts

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
• Representing Restaurant Associates and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2107/42668001/52700602/BU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!