Kitchen Assistant

GAUCHO; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

Apprenticeship scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing platform

Career development

Staff meals

Job summary

GAUCHO Birmingham is seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team. You will be passionate about food and hospitality, eager to learn, and contribute to a vibrant GAUCHO kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs, and helping with daily kitchen operations while upholding high standards of service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic English required.
• Friendly, approachable and team-focused.
• Enthusiasm for food and fresh produce.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient time and motion at all times.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and upkeep of equipment.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules as directed.
• Support senior chefs and kitchen team with tasks.
• Contribute to team spirit and welfare of employees.

Skills

Basic English

Team player

Enthusiasm for food

Cleanliness skills

Job description

GAUCHO are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to work in our GAUCHO Birmingham restaurant! Our Kitchen Assistant will be passionate about food and hospitality and eager to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to join a GAUCHO kitchen where you will have opportunity to develop and grow.

Training And Benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee wellbeing platform.
• Career development and progression.
• Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift worked.

Key Responsibilities Of The GAUCHO Kitchen Assistant

• Ensure efficient time and motion at all times.
• Basic chemical knowledge.
• Basic understandings of a plate and pot wash service area.
• Understanding of assigned task standards.
• To ensure the plate and pot wash areas are functioned to high standards as required at all times.
• To maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and up keep of equipment.
• To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
• To contribute to the building of the team and efficient team spirit and an active interest in employee’s welfare, safety and development.

Requirements For GAUCHO Kitchen Assistant

• Basic knowledge of English
• Will have enthusiasm for food and fresh produce
• Friendly, approachable and team player
• Efficient, productive and possess good cleanliness skills