Kitchen Assistant

Prezzo Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs and maintain kitchen operations. You'll be involved in food prep, cleaning, and ensuring high hygiene standards. A proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential, along with a love for food and teamwork. Join a supportive environment with competitive pay, flexible shifts, and perks like free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Big discounts for you and your loved ones

Your birthday off

Well-being support

Access to exclusive hospitality rewards

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs with food prep and presentation.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and organised.
• Receive and store deliveries carefully.
• Communicate with chefs and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to stay calm in fast-paced environments

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

At Prezzo Italian, we're all about bringing people together over delicious Italian food. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen, supporting our chefs and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Whether you're chopping, prepping, cleaning, or plating, you'll play a vital role in delivering the high standards we and our guests expect.

Responsibilities

• Support our chefs with food prep and presentation, helping deliver dishes that make guests smile.
• Keep kitchen areas spotless and organised, ensuring hygiene and safety are always top priorities.
• Receive and store deliveries with care, maintaining freshness and quality.
• Support the kitchen team in reacting to guest feedback, when required.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and dispose of waste responsibly, contributing to a clean and sustainable kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and front-of-house teams to keep service flowing smoothly.
• Support your teammates during busy periods, celebrate wins together, and contribute to a fun, respectful workplace.
• Embrace feedback, learn new skills, and bring energy and positivity to every shift.
• A genuine love for food and being part of a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Strong communication skills with a warm, friendly personality and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is a bonus — but we'll train the right person.
• Flexibility with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Access structured training and clear career pathways to advance your skills and career.
• Competitive pay, tronc/tips, benefits, and recognition for your dedication and hard work.
• Flexible shifts and a supportive environment to help you balance work with personal life.
• Perks that matter — like free meals on shift, big discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, well-being support, and access to exclusive hospitality rewards.
• Become part of a team-first business where you're seen, heard and valued every day.