Kitchen Assistant

St Austell Brewery; Paignton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off food and drink and 50% off.ov

Discount scheme across retailers

In house training programmes

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

Harbour Light in Paignton, part of St Austell Brewery, is seeking a kitchen assistant to support busy food service. You will help with food preparation, operate the dishwasher, and keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe for colleagues and customers.

This entry‑level role offers in-house training, a friendly team, and flexible working options. A great stepping stone into a commercial kitchen with opportunities to learn across a busy pub environment near South Devon’s coast.

Qualifications

• Will be assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
• Great role for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation
• Operate dishwasher
• Keep kitchen clean, tidy and safe

Job description

The Harbour Light is perfectly perched along the waterfront in Paignton. Occupying one of the finest spots in the area, it's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike throughout the year.

You'll be working in a contemporary pub and restaurant that's well located for access to a wealth of South Devon's most cherished coastal locations.

Join us as a kitchen assistant and be part of a talented team, assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. This could be a great role for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen.

What we offer ...

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• In house training programmes to support progression and learning
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Team ...

• Are passionate about creating a warm welcome for everyone
• Take pride in keeping everywhere clean and tidy
• Are key to keeping our front of house running seamlessly

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.