Kitchen Assistant

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Boscastle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub and restaurant in Cornwall is looking for a kitchen assistant. This role involves assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate should be well-organized and adaptable, with an interest in food. Offered benefits include discounts on food and overnight stays, as well as training opportunities. Join a talented team in a family-friendly environment.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme across retailers

Great training opportunities

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and safe.

Skills

Well organized

Adaptable

Genuine interest in food

Job description

The Wellington Hotel dates back to the 16th century and lies within the picturesque coastal village of Boscastle. This historic family‑friendly destination is one of the oldest coaching inns in Cornwall and boasts a popular pub, restaurant, and overnight accommodation.

Boscastle is set along the county’s dramatic north coast, with spectacular walking trails and golden beaches on its doorstep. It’s a go‑to for locals and visitors alike.

Join us as a kitchen assistant and be part of a talented team, assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. This could be a great role for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen.

What we offer...

• 30% off food and drink and50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme acrosshundreds of retailers
• Great training andopportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shiftsover 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexibleworking
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our kitchen assistants...

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently even at our busiest times

Additional Info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.