Kitchen Assistant

Prezzo Italian; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Prezzo as a Kitchen Assistant and play a pivotal role in our kitchen operations. You’ll work alongside chefs to prepare exceptional Italian dishes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure the highest service standards. This position is perfect for someone passionate about food and teamwork, offering numerous perks and career development opportunities.

Benefits

50% off food and drink

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Voluntary Bupa dental cover

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team to create memorable experiences.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Focused on cleanliness, food safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team in food preparation and maintaining cleanliness.
• Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in enhancing guest experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

£12.21 per hour fixed term contract, plus tronc

Job Description

"Better Careers for Everyone!"

£12.21 per hour plus tronc (shared tips on site!)

Our Role

As a Kitchen Assistant at Prezzo, you’ll play a key role in supporting our kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that showcase our passion for authentic Italian flavors. Working alongside the chefs and front of house team, you’ll help ensure every dish meets our high standards and contributes to a smooth, efficient kitchen environment.

At Prezzo, we’re committed to more than just crafting outstanding food—we’re focused on building better careers and creating better moments for everyone. We believe in helping you grow professionally, while ensuring every shift is filled with passion and excitement.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support your colleagues, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and assist in food preparation. Your dedication will contribute to a positive, collaborative atmosphere and help create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

Prezzo is a place where you can learn, lead, and love what you do, in an environment where everyone is valued, encouraged, and supported to grow. Whether you’re supporting other team members, enhancing guest experiences, or finding new ways to improve what we do, you’ll be making a real impact every day.

We celebrate achievements, confidently, proudly, joyfully—and always together.

Our Person

We’re looking for a person who is:

• Passionate about supporting the team to create joyful, memorable experiences for our guests, taking pride in every task you undertake.
• Confident in your role, bringing attention to detail and efficiency to every aspect of kitchen operations.
• Proud of the work you do, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and service while supporting a smooth-running kitchen.
• Adaptable and proactive, thriving in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude and readiness to assist wherever needed.
• Focused on excellence, ensuring every task—whether in food preparation, cleanliness, or compliance—reflects your dedication to supporting the team and delivering the best for our guests.

How We Work

Our kitchen operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring quick thinking and real-time decision-making to keep operations running smoothly. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with the Head Chef, kitchen and front-of-house team, as well as support centre to align with operational, commercial, and guest-focused goals.

As our business grows and evolves, you’ll remain adaptable, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges. Whether it's mentoring other chefs, refining kitchen processes, or enhancing guest experiences, you'll be instrumental in creating better careers and better moments for everyone involved.

Experience We Value

• A keen interest in understanding food hygiene, safety, and health & safety standards.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and enhancing guest experiences.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow in the kitchen.

Prezzo Perks: What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to earn TRONC as part of your total package – earn more as you drive success!
• 50% off food and drink at Prezzo, free meals on shift, and at least 25% discount for family and friends.
• Your birthday off!
• Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline.
• Voluntary Bupa dental cover and health cash plan.
• Grow with us—Career development opportunities & internal progression pathways.

Apply Now!

Whether you’re starting or looking to grow your career, apply today and be part of the Prezzo family!