Kitchen Assistant

Baxterstorey; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Bognor Regis is looking for a kitchen assistant to support back of house tasks. The role includes preparing food and beverages, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and teamwork, with previous experience in food service being advantageous. This position offers a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for personal development and a good work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the food service industry.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages for guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service by being attentive to guests’ needs.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth operation.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for food and customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

This is a 37.5h per week (Mon-Fri) term-time role working primarily with our kitchen team, supporting day-to-day back of house tasks, including daily cleaning task & service prep.

Responsibilities

• Service – prepare food and beverages for guests in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring that guests' needs and requests are efficiently and effectively addressed.
• Customer Service – provide excellent service by being attentive to guests’ needs at every point on their customer journey, answering questions and addressing any concerns or issues in a friendly manner.
• Teamwork – collaborate with all other staff to ensure the smooth flow of operations and support a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Adherence to Regulations – comply with health and safety regulations and any specific food service or catering guidelines established on location.
• Cleanliness – maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. We are looking for someone who can work independently with strong initiative and communication skills, and who demonstrates strong teamwork to provide an excellent customer experience in our restaurant.

About Our Team

At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, which is why we look for kitchen assistants who strive to exceed expectations at every turn. We support you in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity, investing in your development with ongoing training and guaranteeing a good work‑life balance. If you thrive on delivering extraordinary experiences and love being part of a harmonious, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Have a contagious passion for food and/or customer service.
• You derive satisfaction from working within a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution‑oriented perspective.
• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is a plus.
• Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Works according to BaxterStorey’s core values.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

BaxterStorey is a disability‑confident employer that offers interviews to applicants with disabilities that meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, aiming for a truly representative team that respects each member’s contributions. Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion ambition is to set the standard for the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• 3 volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.