Kitchen Assistant

Fenwick Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious department store is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their new pop-up restaurant in Newcastle. This role offers a great work-life balance without late nights. Applicants should have a passion for food and previous experience in hospitality is advantageous. The position includes comprehensive training and opportunities for progression within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Up to 25% discount in all stores

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days

24/7 GP and wellbeing advice

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality in a commercial kitchen is advantageous.
• Passionate about food with an aptitude for learning.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures in a culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality service.

Skills

Hospitality Experience

Passion for Food

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

Overview

We are thrilled to announce that we have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team in a brand new pop-up restaurant, based in our Newcastle store!

Unlike many roles in hospitality, our roles do not include late night working giving a rare and much sought after, work life balance.

We are currently looking to recruit for the below permanent contracts:

1x 20 hours per week (Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025)

What does it mean to be a Kitchen Assistant at Fenwick?

Our teams deliver a consistently high standard of quality food & service, using knowledge of food and hospitality trends to drive sales whilst contributing to a fantastic customer experience. And without the valued, hard-working efforts of our Kitchen Assistants to support our teams it wouldn’t be possible.

Keeping our team, and you, clean, safe and ready for our customers is our number one priority, and that’s where you come in. Training will be provided and if you enjoy working in a positive environment where you have a possibility to progress further and have opportunities to learn new skills, this is the position for you.

What do we look for?

• Previous experience in hospitality in a commercial kitchen is advantageous.
• Passionate about food with an aptitude for learning.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures in a culinary environment.

When you join Fenwick, you'll receive;

• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata to the length of your contract)
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• You will also be entitled to join the tronc system, which is operated and controlled independently

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

Building upon the success of our 15 own-bought restaurants and esteemed restaurant concession partners across our 8 stores, our restaurant business offers an unparalleled dining experience, epitomizing the renowned Fenwick hospitality.