Kitchen Assistant

Mowgli - Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed restaurant chain in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. This role offers a supportive environment where no prior experience is needed, as comprehensive training will be provided. Responsibilities include assisting the kitchen team with cleanliness and food preparation. Benefits include 30 days paid holiday, access to early wage payment, and free meals during shifts. Join a team committed to purpose and sustainability.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday

40% access to earned wages before payday

Free meals on shift

50% off food when visiting with family and friends

Guaranteed public holidays off

Opportunities for personal development

Participation in yearly festive events

Qualifications

• Hard-working individuals ready to support the kitchen team.
• No prior experience necessary as training is provided.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and assist with daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the kitchen team with daily tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and assist in food preparation.
• Receive service charge and tips.

Job description

Nelson Street, Newcastle

Mowgli, recently recognised as a Sunday Times ‘Best places to Work’ for a third consecutive year and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row, is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

We are on the hunt for hard-working individuals who can provide great support for our Kitchen Team with cleanliness, prepping and daily duties. Experience isn’t necessary as we will provide you with the best training!

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will always receive service charge and tips in our restaurants. We know it’s thirsty work so we will also ensure you are fed on every shift with our award winning dishes too!

We keep our people feeling purposeful, nourished and fulfilled through providing a great work life balance and fantastic benefits.

Benefits

• 30 days paid holiday with enhanced family leave
• Access 40% of your wage earned before payday
• Have your birthday and your child’s first day of school off on Mowgli
• Getting a puppy? Welcome them properly to their new home and enjoy a flexible working week while they settle in!
• The chance to go on life changing trips all over the world
• An invitation to our annual Summer Party, Mowgli Fest! We close all sites so no one misses out!
• Guaranteed Christmas Eve evening, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day off
• 50% off food when you visit with family and friends and enjoy free meals on shift
• Work somewhere with purpose – We have raised over £2,000,000 for local and international charities and have committed to working towards a more sustainable future with exciting relationships in place

We offer careers, not just jobs and have clear progression plans outlined in our Mowgli Career Tree. We have Head Chefs who started with us as Kitchen Assistants and now run their own kitchen in some of the best cities in the UK!