Kitchen Assistant

The Plough; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Colchester is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis. The role is crucial in supporting the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness and efficiency. Ideal candidates should be flexible with working hours, including weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards. This position offers typically 30-48 hours of work per week, including rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Team player

Good understanding of hygiene standards

Ability to work quickly under pressure

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Location: The Plough – Great Bentley

Reports to: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen
Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is vital
in supporting the kitchen team by ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient
kitchen environment. The ideal candidate must be available to work weekends,
public holidays, and festive periods including Christmas and New Year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist
  with basic food preparation and cooking tasks as directed by chefs
• Wash,
  peel, and chop vegetables and other ingredients
• Clean
  kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Maintain
  hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Receive
  and store food deliveries appropriately
• Dispose
  of kitchen waste and operate the dishwasher
• Assist
  in setting up and closing down the kitchen each day
• Support
  chefs and front-of-house staff as needed

Requirements:

• Previous
  experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment preferred but not
  essential
• Willingness
  to work flexible shifts including weekends, public holidays, Christmas,
  and New Year
• Good
  understanding of hygiene and food safety standards
• Ability
  to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• Physically
  fit and able to stand for long periods
• A
  team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Work Schedule:

• Full-time
  position (typically 30-48 hours per week)
• Must
  be available for rotating shifts, including:
• Public
  holidays (including Christmas Day and New Year's Day)