Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Prezzo is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to enhance our Italian dining experience. In this role, you will maintain organization and cleanliness in a busy kitchen while having the opportunity to develop your culinary skills. Enjoy benefits like discounts and access to apprenticeships while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

50% off Food and Drink for employees and guests

Free Meal on shift

TasteCard for discounts at restaurants

Access to Apprenticeships

Wagestream for early wage access

Employee Assistance Programme

Voluntary benefits including dental and health plans

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a professional kitchen.
• Strong work ethic and ability to keep kitchens organized.
• Willingness to train to become a chef.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Contribute to delivering a great customer experience.

Skills

Interest in busy kitchen environment

Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization

Desire to grow skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.

That’s why we’re looking for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible customer experience.

The Role

We are looking for a new Kitchen Assistant to join our Prezzo Family who wants to support our kitchens by offering an excellent work ethic and be able to keep our kitchens ticking along by ensuring maximum tidiness and organisation at all times.

As a Prezzo Kitchen Assistant, you will:

• Have a keen interest in working within a busy, professional kitchen.
• Take great #Pride in everything you do (this is a key Prezzo value!)
• Keep your kitchen organised and clean.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a desire to grow your skills, as there are opportunities to train up to become one of our chefs!
• Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian dining experience.

Our ‘Deal’; What’s in it for you?

• 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 of your family/friends.
• Free Meal on shift.
• TasteCard - Free discounts at branded Restaurants Nationwide.
• Prezzo Perks Discounts - Prezzo's own discounts App, numerous free discounts on High Street Brands, Leisure Venues, Super Markets, Gyms, online and at the locations.
• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink.
• Access to Apprenticeships.
• Wagestream - access to your wages early.
• Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline.
• Eye Test.
• Voluntary Bupa Dental Cover.
• Voluntary UNUM Critical Illness Cover.
• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan.
• ISA Investment plans with Cushon.
• Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron.
• More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme.

Where is our Restaurant?

Understated from the outside but full of the wow factor on the inside, our Godalming restaurant is housed in one of our most impressive buildings. Previously a fire station and auction house, we’ve created a light and airy dining space with the wood-fired pizza oven taking centre stage. Just a short walk from the railway station in picturesque Godalming, join us for delicious Italian food whatever the occasion.

Our Values:

One Team — working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
Genuine Connection — building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
Drive to Succeed — being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, to help improve and grow.
Pride — making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards

We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

• 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
• 'Best use of Benefits Technology' at the Employee Benefits Awards
• 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
• 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
• 'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards

We have also been nominated for:

• ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards
• ‘Recycling excellence’ and ‘Partnership excellence’ at the National Recycling Forum

We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we’re proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level ‘London Health Workplace Award’.

Apply Now!

At Prezzo, we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.