Kitchen Assistant

Young's Pubs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals

Weekly pay

Discount at Young's Pubs

Staff discounts on overnight stays

Apprenticeship Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy, friendly kitchen team. You will help keep the kitchen clean, support chefs, and contribute to high-quality service in a historic pub setting.

This role suits someone with a strong work ethic who is eager to learn, with opportunities through our apprenticeship pathways and staff discounts. We offer 28 days holiday, weekly pay, free meals, a pension, Share Save, and access to our Chef Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or kitchen environment preferred.
• Demonstrates reliable work ethic and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen duties and maintain cleanliness to support high-quality service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and communicate effectively.
• Support chefs and ensure smooth operation during service.

Skills

Kitchen Safety

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Join our team in the Heart of Historic Oxford!

Are you hard working, enthusiastic, and ready to be part of a busy kitchen team?

About us;

Right in the bustling, historic heart of Oxford, The Plough Inn invites you to experience the charm of a bygone era with a modern flair. Steeped in history, this old-world pub dates from 1656 & seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary delights, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike.

What we offer:

• 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 you'll be doing:

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

Skills

Kitchen Safety