Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A fast-casual restaurant chain in Greater London is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to work in their Central Kitchen. The role involves cooking fresh fillings to support a commitment to quality without freezers. Offering a competitive rate and numerous benefits including free meals, this position also provides opportunities for career progression within a diverse and inclusive environment. Ideal for those passionate about food and eager to learn, apply now to join the team!

Benefits

Paid one hour break

Free homecooked lunch during shifts

Epic social events and entertainment fund

50% discount for friends and family

Wellbeing support including counselling and advice

Amazing discounts via Perkbox

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Keen to learn and fanatical about our #eatfresh motto.

Responsibilities

• Cook delicious fillings in our Central Kitchen.
• Work with fresh ingredients.

Job description

Here at Tortilla, we are seeking to recruit a

• Kitchen Assistant
• to join our Central Kitchen in Tottenham Hale.

You will join us on a permanent and full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive rate of £12.41 per hour (over 18’s) paid every 2 weeks.

Benefits

• Paid one hour break
• Free homecooked lunch during shifts
• Epic social events and entertainment fund for the whole team
• Early start for early finish
• 50% discount for your friends and family
• Love your job! 98% of our crew say they love their working day
• Amazing discounts on cinema tickets, Apple products, holidays, high street shops and more via Perkbox
• Wellbeing support including free counselling, financial and legal advice

Career Progression

• Structured career development to Shift Leader and beyond
• Real progression and development opportunities – a third of HQ staff started in store!
• Earn professional qualifications with our Apprentice scheme

About Us

Our family of over 65 stores is united by a shared passion for serving high quality, fresh Californian Mexican food.

What sets us apart is our commitment to maintaining the authenticity of our ingredients and preparation methods, evident in the fact that we don't have a single freezer in our business! As we embark on an ambitious growth plan in the UK and beyond, exciting opportunities for career development abound.

We take pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive company culture, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued.

Our genuine focus on developing our people is exemplified by the fact that one-third of our headquarters staff started their journey working in-store.

The familial atmosphere we cultivate extends beyond work, with epic social events and dedicated entertainment funds for each site, creating a true sense of belonging and camaraderie.

Qualifications

Our Kitchen Assistants are at the heart of Tortilla, working in our Central Kitchen to cook our delicious fillings which are always made fresh. Whether you’ve had previous experience in as a Pot Washer, Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Prep Chef, Commis Chef or Line Chef – or if you’re looking for your first job – the important thing for us is that you’re keen to learn, fanatical about our #eatfresh motto and ready to work with the best, freshest and highest quality ingredients.

Due to the nature of this role you must be over 18 years old.

If you like the sound of joining Tortilla then apply today – we’d love to hear from you!