Kitchen Assistant

Duke's Head, Wallington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals

Weekly pay

Discount at Young's pubs

Pubs with Rooms discount

Apprenticeship Scheme

Chef Academy

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

The Duke’s Head Pub & Hotel in Greater London is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team. You will help maintain high standards, support busy service, and work closely with the chefs to deliver quality meals.

We welcome applicants from all levels; you’ll benefit from 28 days holiday, free meals, weekly pay, and staff discounts on meals and stays, plus access to our apprenticeship schemes.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or someone stepping into hospitality with a passion to work in a reliable team.
• Must have good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on team member delivering high-quality meals.
• Assist in daily kitchen tasks to keep areas clean and organized.
• Support chefs to deliver great service during busy periods.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

The Duke’s Head Pub & Hotel is an iconic local proudly overlooking Wallington Green since 1830, with direct links to Croydon and Carshalton. With stylish decor in the elegant restaurant and a lively outside terrace, The Duke’s Head is the best place to enjoy drinks with friends, or a mouth-watering Sunday roast with the family.
Ideally located on the border of South London and Surrey, meaning you’ll be just 30 minutes from Central London, Gatwick Airport, and the beautiful Surrey countryside. Boasting 23 beautiful bedrooms and on-site parking, we’re the perfect base for your next business trip, or even a weekend getaway where you can explore neighbouring Epsom Downs and Box Hill.
You’ll always get a friendly welcome from Natalie and her wonderful team, who look forward to welcoming you soon.

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 and a great work ethic
• 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