Kitchen Assistant

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + great tab

Full training

Regular check-ins with your manager

Access to Wagestream

Real progression opportunities

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to be at the heart of the kitchen team. You’ll support the chefs, prep ingredients, wash dishes, and keep work areas clean and tidy from prep through to service.

No prior experience needed—we’ll teach you as you go. Bring energy and a can-do attitude, and you’ll grow with us in a busy, supportive environment with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• No experience across everything is needed—we’ll teach you as you go.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs and prep ingredients.
• Wash dishes and keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Assist during service and dessert prep.

Job description

The role

This isn’t just about helping in the kitchen it’s about being part of the teamthat makes every service happen.

As a KitchenAssistant, you’re right at the heart of the action. You’ll support the chefs,keep things clean and organised, and help make sure the kitchen runs smoothlyfrom prep through to service.

You’ll behands-on: prepping ingredients, washing dishes, keeping work areas clean andtidy, helping the chefs wherever needed and creating some of our deliciousdesserts.

Noexperience across everything is needed we’ll teach you as you go. Bring theright attitude, energy and willingness to get stuck in, and we’ll help youbuild your skills and become a key part of the kitchen team.

Whyyou’ll love it here

• Competitivehourly rate + great service charge -*advertised pay rate is national minimum wage based on agewith predicated service charge
• Fulltraining - we’ve got you
• Regularcheck-ins and coffee chats with your manager
• Access toWagestream (flex your pay your way)
• Realprogression opportunities - grow with us
• Flexibleshifts - perfect for studies, side hustles, or balance

Who weare

Wildwood, now part of the Bow Street Group, is all about Italian-inspired food,great cocktails and welcoming spaces where people love to come together. We'reon a mission to make Wildwood better than ever, investing in our restaurants,our people and every guest experience.

With 27 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow withus!

The vibe

Think great food, high standards, a fast-paced kitchen and a team that knowshow to have fun while getting the job done.

No egos. No shouting. Just real people working together, supporting each otherand taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

We work hard, keep the energy high and look out for each other because when thekitchen is buzzing, the whole restaurant feels it.

Everyone’swelcome

We’re building a team that reflects the world around us.

All backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged - it’s what makesus stronger.

Ourculture

Our culture is shaped by three core values: Creativity - alwayslooking for better ways to do things; Ownership - taking responsibilityand making things happen; and Collaboration - working together toachieve shared success.

If these valuesresonate with you we'd love to hear from you.