Kitchen Assistant

Wheatsheaf Inn; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charming Cotswold pub is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly team. You will assist with daily operations to maintain cleanliness and quality service in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should be hardworking, possess excellent communication and planning skills, and have a desire to grow within the hospitality industry. Opportunities for career development and generous perks are available.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in all Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Existing experience as a Kitchen Assistant or desire to enter hospitality.
• Passion for high-quality work within a reliable team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and demonstrate creativity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team with daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen.
• Deliver top quality service while working collaboratively.

Skills

Teamwork

High work ethic

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us

The Wheatsheaf Inn is a quintessential Cotswold Pub, offering a seasonally changing 'Best of British' menu along with premium wines, lagers ales and spirits and 14 individually appointed guest bedrooms. Our large garden is operational all year round, bustling in the warmer weather, serviced via our outdoor bar and wood fired pizza oven and then offering a covered, heated area during the colder seasons. We are a dedicated, passionate and friendly team, always going 'the extra mile' for our guests.

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway and Chef Academy
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in a Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who considers themselves to have a passion to work within a reliable team that delivers high quality standards. We need hard‑working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and to ensure that they are always clean and tidy. As the successful Kitchen Porter you will:

• Be an active hands‑on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Be working alongside your kitchen team and will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks