Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and are eager to learn and grow their culinary skills. You will play a vital role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting chefs in food preparation. With a focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences, this position offers exciting opportunities for career advancement. Join a company that values teamwork, genuine connections, and the drive to succeed, all while enjoying great perks and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

50% off Food and Drink

Free Meal on shift

25% off for Family and Friends

Access to Apprenticeships

Wagestream - access to wages early

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Test

Voluntary Dental Cover

Voluntary Critical Illness Cover

Free Mortgage Advice

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong work ethic and desire to maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations by ensuring tidiness and organization.
• Assist in food preparation and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Work Ethic

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Interest in Culinary Skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That’s why we’re looking for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible customer experience.

The Role
We are looking for a new Kitchen Assistant to join our Prezzo Family who wants to support our kitchens by offering excellent work ethic and be able to keep our kitchens ticking along by ensuring maximum tidiness and organisation at all times.
As a Prezzo Kitchen Assistant you will:

• Have a keen interest in working within a busy, professional kitchen.
• Take great #Pride in everything you do (this is a key Prezzo value!)
• Keep your kitchen organised and clean.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a desire to grow your skills, as there are opportunities to train up to become one of our chefs!
• Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian dining experience.

Our ‘Deal’; What’s in it for you?

• 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 of your family/friends
• Free Meal on shift
• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink
• Access to Apprenticeships
• Wagestream - access to your wages early
• Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline
• Eye Test
• Voluntary Bupa Dental Cover
• Voluntary UNUM Critical Illness Cover
• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan
• ISA Investment plans with Cushon
• Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron
• More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme

Where is our Restaurant?
Our Bournemouth West Central restaurant offers a modern Italian dining experience in a stylish and elegant setting, providing the perfect setting for an intimate dinner, catch up with friends or special occasion.

Our Values:
One Team … working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.

Genuine Connection … building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.

Drive to Succeed … being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, to help improve and grow.

Pride … making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

• 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
• 'Best use of Benefits Technology' at the Employee Benefits Awards
• 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
• 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
• 'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards

We have also been nominated for:

• ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards
• ‘Recycling excellence’ and ‘Partnership excellence’ at the National Recycling Forum

We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we’re proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level ‘London Health Workplace Award’.

Apply Now!
At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.