Kitchen Assistant

Baxterstorey; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Virgin Atlantic, Heathrow. Responsibilities include ensuring a clean kitchen, serving customers, and maintaining hygiene. The role offers 25 hours per week on a fixed-term contract with a pay of £11.40 per hour. An inclusive environment with a focus on personal growth awaits qualified candidates.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is a plus but not essential.
• Must be hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and handle kitchenware.
• Serve customers and manage till work.
• Handle deliveries and store stock properly.
• Maintain general kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Hardworking

Team player

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Willing to learn

Job description

Company Description

BaxterStorey is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Virgin Atlantic, Heathrow.

Do you have a passion for maintaining a well organised, clean kitchen that runs like a well‑oiled machine? Do you have stamina, good attention to detail and communication skills? Yes? Then this is the role for you.

At BaxterStorey, we believe that creating a lasting impression for our customers is not possible without the support of the entire team, that’s why we’re looking for a Kitchen Porter who strives to exceed expectations at every turn.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity.

Values – BaxterStorey Values:

• ALWAYS VISIONARY – We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
• WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE – We are upbeat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
• CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE – We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
• FOREVER CONSCIOUS – We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts on Perkbox app – high street shops, holidays and cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Description

25 hours per week on a fixed term 6 month contract.

Salary: £11.40 per hour.

Key responsibilities include:

• Keeping all kitchen areas clean, hygienic and organised at all times.
• Operating dishwashing equipment and handwashing kitchenware.
• Serving customers and undertaking till work.
• Handling deliveries and ensuring stock is stored properly.
• Emptying bins, cleaning floors and maintaining general hygiene.
• Following all food safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and enthusiastic.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not essential – training will be provided.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to super‑charge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.