Kitchen Assistant

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre retailer in the UK is seeking Kitchen Assistants to enhance the customer experience in their restaurants. Candidates should be passionate about food and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role involves food preparation, teamwork, and adherence to hygiene standards. Dobbies offers generous leave, store discounts, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Uncapped store discounts

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support

Support through Retail Trust

Opportunities for development via Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food according to menu specifications.
• Supporting general kitchen duties proactively.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

Our Kitchen Assistants play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our restaurants by providing tasty food, maintaining food hygiene, and upholding high operational standards.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing and presenting food according to menu specifications.
2. Supporting general kitchen duties proactively.
3. Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are served to a high standard and on time.
4. Enhancing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations.

Who we are looking for

1. Passionate about food and committed to delivering excellent customer experiences.
2. A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills.
3. Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
4. Experience in food service is preferred.
5. Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.
6. Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus.
7. Demonstrates our core values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and a passion for gardens.

What we offer

1. Generous annual leave entitlement, with flexible holiday scheduling.
2. Uncapped store discounts, including 50% off in our restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls.
3. Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings access, savings, and financial advice.
4. Support through Retail Trust, offering confidential support, virtual GP services, free counseling, and retail rewards.
5. Opportunities for development via Dobbies Academy, our eLearning platform.
6. A vibrant, diverse, and passionate company culture focused on customer satisfaction.

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation. We celebrate gardening and plant care through our products, services, and community events, fostering a welcoming environment in our stores, which often feature a restaurant or coffee shop.

We are committed to being a great place to work. Our team is encouraged to be their best selves, share successes, and work together to serve our customers effectively.