Kitchen Assistant

St Austell Brewery Ltd; East Portlemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known brewery in South Devon is seeking a kitchen assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and operating dishwashers in a vibrant pub setting. Ideal for those looking to start in a commercial kitchen environment, this position offers a range of benefits including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

£150 towards a stay in our pubs

Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers

Great training and opportunities to progress

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working arrangements

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food and kitchen operations.
• Ability to keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and safe.
• Capable of working efficiently during busy times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure safety and tidiness in the kitchen.

Skills

Well-organised

Adaptable

Interest in food

Job description

The Victoria Inn is a scenic pub, complete with comfy rooms, set in the heart of Salcombe, a stone’s throw from the banks of Kingsbridge Estuary.

You’ll be working in one of South Devon’s most beautiful coastal destinations, rightly designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The pub is popular among locals and tourists alike, featuring a characterful interior with cosy nooks and a roaring log fire, along with a suntrap beer garden outside.

Join us as a kitchen assistant and be part of a talented team, assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and maintaining the kitchen’s cleanliness, tidiness, and safety. This role is ideal for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen environment.

What we offer...

• 30% off food and drink, and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working arrangements
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our kitchen assistants...

• Are well-organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently, even at our busiest times

Additional Info: St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged, as we will review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies, nor the associated fees.