Kitchen Assistant

Harri; Cobham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in PUs

Apprenticeship Scheme access

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

The Bear pub in Cobham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a friendly, busy kitchen team. You will help maintain high standards, support the chefs, and keep a clean, well-organised workspace to ensure smooth service.

We value hands-on contributors with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, playing a key role in delivering the home-from-home dining experience that keeps guests returning.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be hands-on and take pride in a clean, well-run kitchen.
• Must be a reliable team player with strong work ethic and high standards.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to top-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen team to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Support chefs to deliver high-quality dishes and service.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and well organised throughout shifts.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills for daily tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with team to ensure timely service.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Communication skills

Work ethic

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Tools

POS system

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

The Bear is an idyllic country pub steeped in history, that’s been providing the locals of Cobham with a place to retreat since the 1700’s. The pub is the heart and soul of the Cobham, Oxshott and Leatherhead community, with our passionate team who are focused on providing a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere whilst serving up your favourite treats and tipples.
From local guest ales to craft beers, our team are on hand to pour the perfect pint. Not to mention our extensive wine list and classic cocktails. Our seasonal, locally inspired menu is a culmination of hearty yet refined dishes with some exciting twists to keep you on your toes, perfect for a romantic Saturday night dinner, or family fun-filled Sunday lunch.

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