Kitchen Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Limavady; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local catering business in Limavady is seeking a kitchen assistant to support food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role entails assisting chefs, monitoring food safety, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should be able to work in high-pressure environments and possess a strong commitment to teamwork and sustainability. This temporary position offers a flexible schedule of up to 25 hours per week with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of food preparation principles.
• Awareness of allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas.
• Adhere to food safety policies.
• Monitor food temperatures accurately.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning duties.

Skills

Teamwork and Communication

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Knowledge

Responsibility

Brand and Customer Focus

Sustainability Awareness

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: OH PAPI LTDThe Kitchen assistant will be supporting the kitchen team in preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients and maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient workspace. This role helps ensure that every burrito, bowl, and taco meets OH Papi’s standards for taste, freshness, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Menu Support: Assist chefs and cooks with the preparation of burritos, fajitas, bowls, tacos, and sides to maintain smooth service during busy periods.
• Recipe Accuracy: Follow detailed prep sheets and portioning guides to ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and portion size across all OH Papi locations.
• Adhere strictly to OH Papi’s food safety policies and HACCP procedures.
• Cleanliness: Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all foodpreparation and storage areas, ensuring compliance with EHOstandards.
• Allergen Awareness: Understand allergen procedures and labeling toprevent cross-contamination, in line with OH Papi’s Allergen Matrixand customer information boards.
• Temperature Control: Accurately monitor and record food temperatures during storage, cooking, and holding.
• Safely operate kitchen tools and equipment (knives, slicers, blenders,rice cookers, fryers, etc.), ensuring correct cleaning and maintenance.
• Stock Rotation: Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) principles whenhandling deliveries and restocking storage areas.
• Dishwashing and Cleaning: Perform dishwashing, sanitizing, andgeneral cleaning duties to maintain a hygienic and organizedworkspace.
• Maintenance Reporting: Identify and report any equipment faults ormaintenance needs promptly.
• Waste Reduction: Monitor ingredient usage and minimize waste through careful handling and storage practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Teamwork and Communication.
• Consistency: Maintain a steady workflow and attention to detail even in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Responsibility: Take ownership of daily prep lists, cleaning schedules, and closing checklists.
• Brand and Customer Focus.
• Product Knowledge: Develop an understanding of OH Papi’smenu, ingredients, and flavour profiles to support consistency andbrand quality.
• Presentation: Ensure all prepared items meet OH Papi’spresentation and freshness standards before service.
• Sustainability: Support the brand’s commitment to sustainabilityby reducing food waste, conserving resources, and recyclingproperly.

Further Information

The Employer is: OH PAPI LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1740863 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Derry or Londonderry Location Limavady Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 23/10/2025 Closing date 03/12/2025 Worktime Variable from 9:30am to 21:30pm

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025