Kitchen Assistant

Naturalist; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in the City of London is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant. The role involves assisting the kitchen team, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in food preparation. Candidates should have a passion for teamwork and high standards. This part-time position offers benefits like free meals and discounts. Join us to develop your skills in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in all Youngs Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a team
• High standards and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good planning and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team with day-to-day operations
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen
• Help deliver top-quality service
• Demonstrate creativity in food preparation

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Service

Kitchen Experience

Hospitality Experience

Basic Math

Food Safety Experience

Retail Sales

Cooking

Sanitation

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us

The Naturalist is a hidden gem in the heart of Woodbury Down serving the local community the best food and drink our community has to offer in the most beautiful of settings. Whether it be a quick bite to eat, a lunchtime treat, or dinner, a sharing board of sliders or the best Sunday roast in the local area you won’t be disappointed. And that's before we get started on our seasonal wine list & exciting cocktails. There’s something here for all.

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Youngs Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme CareerPathway 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 in 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
• Show willingness to learn new skills – be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Work alongside your kitchen team and demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top‑quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day‑to‑day tasks

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Food Service, Kitchen Experience, Hospitality Experience, Basic Math, Food Safety Experience, Retail Sales, Cooking, Sanitation

Employment Type: Part‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1