Kitchen Assistant

Bella Italia Edinburgh Northbridge; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tronc earnings

Employee discounts

Flexible contracts

Career development

Wellbeing program

Advance wages

Team events

Résumé du poste

Bella Italia in Edinburgh Northbridge is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assist in food prep, and support the chefs. If you love food and teamwork, this is for you.

We offer flexible contracts, hourly pay with potential tronc earnings, staff discounts, and career growth opportunities. Join a friendly, inclusive team and help us deliver great Italian dishes.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for food and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willing to learn and support chefs in busy service.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Responsabilités

• Support the chefs by keeping prep areas clean and sanitised.
• Assist with stock rotation and unloading deliveries.
• Help with food preparation for dough, starters, and desserts.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Food enthusiasm

Description du poste

At Bella Italia, we believe the best moments in life arespent sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of the Italian table. Ifyou have a passion for pizza and pasta, this is the job for you!

Come and be part of the Bella Italia family as a KitchenAssistant! Very good tronc earnings!

Why Join Bella?

We know that happy teams create great guest experiences, sowe offer:

• Hourly pay and opportunity to earn Tronc.
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drinkacross all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Flexible Working – Negotiable contracts to suityour lifestyle.
• Career Growth – Fully funded Production ChefLevel 2 apprenticeships and development programs
• Wellbeing & Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.
• Perks& Rewards – Access wages before payday, salary finance support, discountedgym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping, and entertainment.
• TeamCelebrations – Competitions, team parties, and even a chance to win e-points tospend on your favourite retailers

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:

• Support the chefs – Keep the kitchen runningsmoothly by cleaning and sanitising all prep areas.
• Help with stock rotation – Assist in unloadingdeliveries and ensuring everything is stored correctly.
• Assist in food preparation – Work with the teamto prepare dough, starters, and desserts to company standards.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you love food, enjoy working as part of a close‑knit team, and thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, you could be exactly who we’re looking for.

At Bella Italia, our kitchens are the heartbeat of the restaurant. From prepping fresh ingredients to cooking dishes our guests love, you’ll play a key role in delivering great food, every time. You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where you can learn new skills, build confidence, and take pride in what you do.

We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’re always happy to help.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can help you get started, but what really stands out to us is you – your enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to get stuck in.

What’s the process?

Application → CV review → interview → offer and onboarding

You don’t need loads of experience – just a genuine love for food, a positive attitude, and a great team mindset. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to create something special on the plate, we’d love to welcome you into the Bella Italia kitchen.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it we’re proud to be named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.