Kitchen Assistant

Lexington Catering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Catering Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in London. The role involves supporting chefs, maintaining a clean and well-stocked kitchen, and assisting with light food prep as needed.

You will be responsible for upholding high standards of food safety, COSHH, and Health & Safety, while providing excellent customer service from the front lines. This position offers a structured schedule and opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked
• Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

Skills

Customer service

Front line focus

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 7am to 3:30pm

Salary: £25,361

Job ID: 8310

What you'll be serving up...

As a Kitchen Assistant you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked
• Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential