Kitchen Assistant

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected hospitality group in Leeds is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting chefs, and ensuring safe food storage. No previous qualifications are necessary, but self-motivation and a positive working attitude are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, employee benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream for wage access

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Good work ethic with commitment to team goals.
• Able to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen.
• Support chefs with various tasks as needed.
• Conduct scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Organise and store food safely.

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation?

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Assistant.

Responsibilities

Your day to day;

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Who are we looking for?

You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints

You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

No previous qualifications necessary

Benefits

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment