Kitchen Assistant

Barfection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing hospitality business in Central London is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team at two chocolate-themed venues. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter and must be comfortable with food prep and maintaining hygiene standards. This role offers £12.21 per hour plus service charge, a positive work environment, and a clear path for progression within the kitchen. An appreciation for chocolate and a can-do attitude are essential.

Benefits

Daily access to chocolate-inspired dishes

Opportunities for progression

Friendly kitchen team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter is essential.
• Comfortable with basic food prep tasks.
• Right to work in the UK is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the kitchen team with food prep and cooking tasks.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Washing dishes and equipment efficiently.
• Maintaining smooth back-of-house operations.

Skills

Basic food prep

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Chocolate-Themed Venues

Central London (2 Locations) | £12.21 per hour + service charge | Full-Time

We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-growing hospitality business that runs two vibrant, chocolate-themed coffee shops in Central London. They’re on the lookout for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Assistant with previous experience as a Kitchen Porter (KP) to support their back-of-house team.

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and take pride in maintaining high standards, this is a great opportunity to grow within a creative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the kitchen team with food prep and basic cooking tasks
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, tidy, and compliant with hygiene standards
• Washing dishes, equipment, and utensils quickly and efficiently
• Assisting with deliveries and stock organisation
• Maintaining smooth back-of-house operations during busy service times

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter (essential)
• Comfortable with basic food prep tasks
• A strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Right to work in the UK (essential)
• A passion for hospitality—and an appreciation for chocolate!

What’s On Offer

• £12.21 per hour, plus service charge.
• Opportunities to work across two busy Central London locations
• A friendly, tight-knit kitchen team
• Clear path for progression within the kitchen
• Daily access to chocolate-inspired dishes and quality food

If you’re ready to grow with a fun, energetic team and make every shift a sweet success, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your hospitality career to the next level.