Kitchen Assistant

Fenwick Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick Limited is excited to offer a Kitchen Assistant position at its Fuego restaurant in Newcastle. This full-time role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and safety while supporting food service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, a willingness to learn, and preferably some experience in a commercial kitchen. Benefits include generous annual leave, employee discounts, and wellbeing support, making it a perfect fit for those seeking a rewarding hospitality career without late-night shifts.

Benefits

Up to 25% discount across all Fenwick stores

28 days of annual leave, increasing with service

Birthday day off

Interest-free loan through the Business Dress Loan Scheme

Access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing advice

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a culinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Keep the team and premises clean and safe.
• Support in delivering high-quality food and service.
• Prepare for customer service and assist in training.

Skills

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Passion for food

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Job description

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at our beloved Fuego restaurant, located in our Newcastle store!

Unlike many hospitality roles, our positions do not include late-night shifts, offering a rare and highly sought-after work-life balance.

We are currently recruiting for the following permanent contracts:

1x 36.5 hours per week

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

Our teams consistently deliver high-quality food and service, leveraging knowledge of food and hospitality trends to boost sales and ensure a fantastic customer experience. The vital support of our Kitchen Assistants makes this possible.

Your role will focus on keeping our team and premises clean, safe, and ready for our customers. Training will be provided. If you enjoy working in a positive environment with opportunities for progression and skill development, this could be the perfect role for you.

What do we look for?

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is advantageous.
• A passion for food and a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a culinary setting.

Benefits of joining Fenwick include:

• Up to 25% discount across all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk
• 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days with service (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• A birthday day off in the month of your birthday
• Interest-free loan through our Business Dress Loan Scheme
• Access to WeCare: 24/7 GP, wellbeing advice, and support services
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to join the independently operated tronc system

About Fenwick

Founded in 1882, Fenwick has a rich heritage as a pioneer in style and luxury. We are proud to be the largest independent, family-owned department store group in the UK. We are on an exciting journey to surpass customer expectations and are always looking for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative workforce of over 2,000 employees spans across stores and support functions, including Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service, and our restaurants and distribution centres.

Our restaurant division, comprising 15 owned restaurants and partnerships across 8 stores, offers an exceptional dining experience that reflects Fenwick's renowned hospitality.