Kitchen Assistant

Duchess of Kent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals

Weekly pay

Discount at pubs

Apprenticeship scheme

Share Save Scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Duchess of Kent in Islington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a fast-paced pub kitchen. You will help with food prep, dishwashing, cleaning, and assisting chefs to maintain high standards in a busy environment.

We offer 28 days holiday, free meals, weekly pay, staff discounts, apprenticeship access, pension and a friendly team. A hands-on candidate with a good work ethic and teamwork will thrive.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and teamwork
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Good communication skills in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on team member to support kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Work at speed to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate planning and organisational skills for daily tasks

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

Tucked away behind Highbury & Islington, we’re 5 minutes from the tube, we are one of Islington's best kept secret. We are a well used refreshment stop for those on their way to the Emirates Stadium, with match days being our busiest days. We are a fast paced pub, with winter months being just as busy as summer ones. Teamwork is key during the busier times, with communication skills being a high priority. We are a great team to work with, we like to have fun while working hard to give our customers a great experience! Nearest public transport – Highbury & Islington.

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant;

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway and Chef Academy
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in a Kitchen Assistant;

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who considers themselves to have a passion to work within a reliable team that delivers high quality standards. We need hard-working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and to ensure that they are always clean and tidy. As the successful Kitchen Porter you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards, a great work ethic and ability to work at speed to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and swiftly.
• You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Be working alongside your kitchen team and will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks