Kitchen Assistant

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Burnsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality company in Burnsall is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their skilled kitchen team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs with various tasks, basic food preparation, and organizing food safely. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and work well under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, generous employee benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ability to access up to 40% of wages weekly

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• No previous qualifications necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support chefs by undertaking various tasks as needed.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Store food safely following company standards.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good work ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation?

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Assistant.

Your day to day;

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Who are we looking for?

You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints

You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

No previous qualifications necessary

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment