Kitchen Assistant

Thwaites; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Earned wage access

Annual leave 28 days

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Assistance programme

Parental pay

Apprenticeships

Life insurance

Training programmes

Supportive environment

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. You will support chefs, help with basic food preparation, and help maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.

The role offers a rewarding path with opportunities for progression, plus benefits and a supportive work environment. No prior qualifications are necessary to start.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
• Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• No previous qualifications necessary
• Able to thrive in a busy kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Work under pressure

Good work ethic

Basic food prep

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation?

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Assistant.

Your day to day;

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Who are we looking for?

You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints

You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

No previous qualifications necessary

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment