Kitchen Assistant

Solent Hotel & Spa; Fareham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness and assist chefs in food preparation tasks. Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen areas, organizing food, and working as part of a skilled team. Ideal candidates will enjoy a busy kitchen environment and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and quality. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including annual leave and access to wage advancements.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable

Access to up to 40% of your wages as you earn

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging & supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Time management skills to handle pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support chefs with various tasks as needed.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas.
• Prepare basic food items.
• Organize and store food safely.
• Demonstrate commitment to team goals.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs, so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards
• We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team. You will be self‑motivated and able to work on your own initiative
• Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as the ability to work under pressure and time constraints. You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

Benefits

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream – the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment