Kitchen Assistant

Smith & Brock Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Weekends off

Grocery shopping at cost price

Premium food production environment

Family-run company culture

Refer a Friend bonus

Birthday bonus day off

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Smith & Brock is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for its Bespoke venture. You will play a vital role in day-to-day kitchen operations, supporting chefs, handling deliveries, stock and waste, and assisting with setup and breakdown.

The position suits a reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a growing, premium food business. Day shifts with weekends off, plus benefits like bonus referrals, extra holiday for birthdays, and earned wage access.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking and positive attitude.
• Willingness to get involved and support the wider kitchen team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen.
• Supporting chefs with food preparation.
• Assisting with deliveries, stock organisation and waste management.
• General kitchen setup and breakdown; flexible to added tasks as the business grows.

Skills

Reliable

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

About Bespoke by Smith & Brock

At Smith & Brock,we’renot just in the business of fresh produce,we’rein the business of people, relationships, and responsibility.As a proudly family-run company, our valuessit at the heart of everything we do: quality without compromise, integrity in every interaction, and sustainability that protects the future.

Bespoke by Smith & Brockis our newestventure, we have partnered with former Michelin starred chef Marcus Eaves to launchapremium food production business focused on excellence, creativity, and scale. Built on the same trusted values, this new project is an exciting opportunity to shape something from the ground up.

The Role: Kitchen Assistant

As Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. This is more than a traditional KArole,as a new and growing business,you’llalso be involved in wider kitchen operations and supporting the team wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaininghigh standardsof cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen

• Supporting chefs with food preparation

• Assistingwith deliveries, stock organisation, and waste management

• Helping with general kitchen setup and breakdown

• Being flexible and hands-on as the business grows, taking onadditionaltasks where needed

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• A reliable, hardworking, and positive attitude

• Willingness to get involved and support the wider kitchen team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness

• Previouskitchen experience is helpful but notessential,theright attitude matters most

What We Offer

• Day shift only

• Weekends off,yes, really!WE off! As akitchen assistant…you know exactly how good that sounds (just occasional WE)

• Weeklygrocery shop including fresh fruit and vegetables at cost price

• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new premium food production business

• A supportive, values-driven, family-run company culture

• Salary £13.00 to £14.00 epending on experience

• Refer a Friend bonus

• Extra day of holiday for your birthday

• Earned Wage Access, early access to your wages before payday