Kitchen Assistant

County Arms; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in Young's pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Apprenticeship Scheme

Career Pathway

Chef Academy

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

The County Arms on Wandsworth Common is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our bustling pub kitchen. We value hard work, teamwork and a passion for hospitality, with a focus on maintaining high cleanliness and quality standards across the kitchen.

You will be part of a supportive team, receiving two consecutive days off, early access to rotas, and opportunities through apprenticeship schemes and career pathways. The role offers weekly pay and staff discounts across our Young's Pub group.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or someone starting their hospitality career.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• A great work ethic and willingness to learn new skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on person within the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards and contribute to a clean, tidy kitchen.
• Show willingness to learn and work as part of a team with excellent communication.
• Work alongside the kitchen team to deliver top quality service.
• Demonstrate planning and organizational skills to complete day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Work ethic

Learning mindset

Creativity

Organization

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

We are The County Arms based on Wandsworth Common, we are a large pub based at the heart of the community.
We offer team training from team members all the way to general managers, so if you're looking to make a career in hospitality we are the place for you.
We offer all of our team two days off together each week, which ensures you can get that work/life balance just right, we also ensure our team rotas our completed weeks in advance and booking holiday is a simple automated system so you get to enjoy your life alongside a fulfilling role at the county arms

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant;

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• 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 to 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
• You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Be working alongside your kitchen team and will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks

Compensation: Minimum Wage