Kitchen Assistant

Hand in Hand; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic pub in London as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll contribute to high-quality food service in a welcoming environment. Benefit from 28 days holiday, free meals, and career development opportunities while working with a dedicated team in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality sector is preferred.
• Passion for working within a reliable team delivering high-quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to facilitate smooth operations.
• Demonstrate creativity in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hard-working

Planning and organizational skills

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About the Hand in Hand Pub

An awarding real ale pub set on the edge of Wimbledon Common. An exciting opportunity to be part of our new team following a fantastic refurbishment of this historic pub and a new chapter in our history. We have a wide range of visitors and pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere, great food, and amazing customer service. The award-winning Hand in Hand offers a feel of village life in the heart of London. Originally a bakery (you can still dine in the old oven area) and dating back to 1835, it has continually offered a good honest selection of beer and food in plentiful portions! The Hand in Hand is easily accessible from Wimbledon, Raynes Park Station, or a short bus ride from Putney.

Our Offer to a Kitchen Assistant

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway, and Chef Academy
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What We Look for in a Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their next step in their hospitality career, who considers themselves to have a passion to work within a reliable team that delivers high-quality standards. We need hard-working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and to ensure that they are always clean and tidy. As the successful Kitchen Porter, you will:

• Be an active, hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Work alongside your kitchen team and demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top-quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organizational skills to complete day-to-day tasks