Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Boston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading garden centre retailer as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. Your responsibilities will include food preparation and collaborating with a passionate kitchen team. Enjoy generous benefits, including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

50% off in Restaurants

25% off in the Garden Centre

10% off in food halls

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Support from Retail Trust

Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is required.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are served on time.
• Working proactively and supporting general kitchen duties.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Service

Education

Relevant food safety qualifications

Job description

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Our Kitchen Assistants play an essential role in delivering exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants - delivering tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications
2. Working proactively and supporting general kitchen duties
3. Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time
4. Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations

Who we are looking for

• You are passionate about food and committed to providing the best experience for our customers
• A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills and gain experience
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Experience in food service
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules
• Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus
• Can demonstrate our values: being one team, continuous improvement, bringing a smile, living our garden ethos, and making it work for our customers

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with flexible holiday scheduling
• Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls
• Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings access, savings, and advice
• Support from Retail Trust including confidential support, virtual GP, free counselling, and retail rewards
• Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy and eLearning platforms
• A vibrant, passionate, diverse team committed to customer satisfaction

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the UK’s only garden centre retailer with stores in every nation. Our passion for gardens and plants is reflected in our products, services, and community involvement.

Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop offering a relaxed environment for refreshments and meals. We also host events and support a national charity, fostering community engagement.

We are dedicated to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best, share successes, and work together to serve our customers effectively.